India, Nov. 4 -- Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan's closely watched U.S. Senate race, defeating Republican Mike Rogers, who was backed by President Donald Trump. El-Sayed created history by becoming the first Muslim American elected to the United States Senate, marking a historic milestone for Muslim representation in American politics.

He will succeed Democratic Sen. Gary Peters, who is retiring.

El-Sayed, a physician, epidemiologist and former public health administrator, emerged victorious in a fiercely contested race in a state that narrowly supported Trump in the 2024 presidential election. The contest was closely watched nationally because Michigan's open Senate seat was considered important in the battle for control of the chamber...