Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeats Republican Mike Rogers in key Michigan Senate race
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has won the U.S. Senate race in Michigan, defeating Republican Mike Rogers. El-Sayed, a former public health official, campaigned on single-payer healthcare and anti-corruption platforms.
Why it matters
This victory is a significant milestone as El-Sayed becomes the first Muslim American to serve in the U.S. Senate, and it impacts the balance of power in the chamber.
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DETROIT — Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has won the U.S. Senate election in Michigan, according to a race call by the Associated Press, a crucial victory in his party's quest to win back the Senate majority.
One of the most closely watched elections in the U.S., the race in Michigan tested how an antiestablishment candidate on the left would fare in a perennial Midwest battleground.
El-Sayed will be the first Muslim American to serve in the Senate.
The 42-year-old former public health official defeated former Republican Rep. Mike Rogers. Rogers lost his first bid for the Senate in 2024.
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