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El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate seat, NBC News projects

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As of November 4, 2026, Abdul El-Sayed, a Democrat and former public health official, won the U.S. Senate race in Michigan against Republican Mike Rogers. This victory makes El-Sayed the first openly Muslim male senator in U.S. history, despite facing Islamophobic attacks and false allegations during the campaign. The win is seen as a significant test for Democratic Party leadership, especially regarding how they will accommodate progressive insurgents like El-Sayed who have challenged party establishment norms.

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