El-Sayed defeats Rogers in Michigan, US, Senate race
Abdul El-Sayed will become the first Muslim elected to the US Senate after defeating Republican Mike Rogers in a campaign shaped by attacks on his faith and arguments over costs and healthcare.
Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate race, making him the first Muslim elected to the US Senate. PBS NewsHourFrance 24NBC NewsRTÉ News
El-Sayed said Michigan had rejected a campaign that focused on his name and faith; he told The Associated Press he had not spoken to Rogers after the Republican conceded. The Hill
His campaign centred on Medicare for All, reducing the cost of living and limiting outside money in elections, while his criticism of Israel became a point of contention. PBS NewsHourAl JazeeraNBC News