Afghanistan, Nov. 4 -- Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan's Senate race, becoming the first Muslim elected to the United States Senate.
The victory marks a historic milestone in American politics and gives the Democratic Party another seat as it secures control of the Senate in the 2026 midterm elections. El-Sayed won the contest for the seat being vacated by retiring Democratic Senator Gary Peters.
A former public health official and the son of Egyptian immigrants, El-Sayed, 42, campaigned on reducing living costs, expanding access to healthcare and limiting corporate influence in politics. His proposals included Medicare for All, a publicly funded healthcare programme covering all Americans.
He also...