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Center Owned by Free Press KashmirAbdul El-Sayed becomes first Muslim elected to US Senate after Michigan victory
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Ilhan Omar celebrated her re‑election at Karmel Mall in Minneapolis, surrounded by enthusiastic supporters. She delivered her victory speech in Somali, leaving a white supporter behind her looking puzzled. Omar thanked Minnesota for embracing her family as refugees, and a celebratory dance from the event went viral, marking her fifth term.
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Hyderabad: Citing the victory of Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate race in the US midterm elections, AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday said the “Abdul” in Uttar Pradesh would not bow before anyone but would become a leader. Owaisi, who has addressed public meetings in poll-bound…
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BENGALURU: America’s first Muslim Senator, progressive Democrat Abdulrahman Mohamed El-Sayed (42), has an India connection. His wife, Dr Sarah Jukaku, a psychiatrist, has her roots in Bhatkal, a coastal town in Karnataka known for its rich maritime history and culture. Her father, Dr Jukaku Tayeb…
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For the first time, a Muslim leader has been elected to the US Senate. Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's closely watched Senate race, defeating Republican Mike Rogers, who had the support of President Donald Trump. El-Sayed's victory marks a landmark moment in American politics. He will succeed…
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Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate race, becoming the first Muslim elected to the US Senate and securing a major victory for the Democratic Party in the 2026 midterm elections, according to media projections. El-Sayed, 42, a former public health official…
