Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race
Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has won a historic Michigan Senate race, becoming the first Muslim senator in US history. Despite facing intense opposition and personal attacks, he campaigned on a platform of universal healthcare and wealth taxation.
Why it matters
This victory marks a significant milestone in US political representation and highlights the influence of progressive platforms in key battleground states.
Image source, Getty Images By Nada Tawfik , North America correspondent , Reporting from Michigan and Madeline Halpert and Christal Hayes Published 11 minutes ago In a race fuelled by withering attacks and inter-party disputes, progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has won a key Senate seat in the battleground state of Michigan.
El-Sayed bested Republican Mike Rogers, withstanding an onslaught of attacks that included baselessly tying him to terrorism and a high-profile spat with a fellow Democrat. He will be the first Muslim senator in US history.
Rogers, backed by President Donald Trump, portrayed El-Sayed as a communist, criticising his stance on Israel and his Muslim faith.
After waiting long hours, watching democratic gains across the country, El-Sayed's supporters went wild when he took the stage to celebrate his victory.
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