Goa, Nov. 4 -- Abdul El-Sayed achieved a historic political milestone by becoming the first Muslim elected to the United States Senate following a competitive battleground contest in Michigan. Defeating Republican Mike Rogers, the former Detroit public health official secured a key seat for the Democratic Party's progressive wing. El-Sayed built his campaign around universal healthcare reform, eliminating outside money from elections, and addressing economic concerns. He prevailed despite campaign spending against him and a primary rival's endorsement of Rogers by Congresswoman Haley Stevens. His victory keeps the seat in Democratic hands following the retirement of Senator Gary Peters.

In a groundbreaking election result, Dr. Abdul El-S...