Lansing/IBNS, Nov. 4 -- Democrat Dr. Abdul El-Sayed has scripted history by becoming the first Muslim elected to the United States Senate, following his victory in Michigan in the 2026 midterm elections, media reports said.

El-Sayed, who received support from former US President Barack Obama during the campaign, defeated Republican candidate and former lawmaker Mike Rogers in the closely watched Senate race.

The Democrat had also been targeted by US President Donald Trump, who referred to him as a "jihadist" during the campaign.

Following his win, El-Sayed wrote on X: "It is my honor and privilege to be headed to the US Senate to serve the great state of Michigan.

"Michigan, we did what they said couldn't be done. We won. Together. No...