Dr Abdul El-Sayed Becomes First Muslim US Senator from Michigan
Dr Abdul El-Sayed made history as the first Muslim elected to the US Senate in the 2026 midterm elections. The Democrat won Michigan's Senate seat, defeating former Republican Mike Rogers. Supported by Barack Obama, El-Sayed campaigned on universal healthcare and progressive policies, succeeding retiring Senator Gary Peters. His campaign faced attacks branding him a terrorist, but he emphasized healthcare reform.
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