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Democrat Abdul El‑Sayed, a former doctor, won Michigan’s U.S. Senate seat, becoming the first Muslim American elected to the Senate. He defeated Republican Mike Rogers, described as Trump‑backed, in the 2026 midterm election. The results show El‑Sayed received about 22.07 lakh votes (51.97 %) and Rogers about 19.55 lakh votes, with 85 % of votes counted.
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Trump has called him a “jihadi” and mocked his name, but the Michigan Democrat says he is running for the people of his state, not for any lobby
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Democrat wins Michigan Senate race, retaining a crucial seat for his party and marking a breakthrough for its progressive wing.
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Democrat Abdul El-Sayed is projected to defeat former Republican Representative Mike Rogers in Michigan's closely contested Senate race, making him the first Muslim elected to the US Senate. His victory also allows Democrats to retain a key seat in the chamber, according to US media projections. A…
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Democrat wins Michigan Senate race, retaining a crucial seat for his party and marking a breakthrough for its progressive wing.
