Did Abdul El-Sayed win Michigan’s Senate seat to become the nation’s first Muslim senator?

• Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers to win Michigan's open Senate seat, becoming the first Muslim senator in U.S. history.
• El-Sayed ran on a platform prioritizing Medicare for All, campaign finance reform, and criticism of Israel, earning endorsements from progressive leaders like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
• His victory followed a bitter primary against Rep. Haley Stevens, which saw nearly $30 million in outside spending from AIPAC opposing his campaign.
• In a rare move, Stevens endorsed Rogers shortly before the election, citing lingering concerns among Jewish voters regarding El-Sayed's comments on Israel.
• Rogers struggled to overcome political challenges, including high fuel prices and economic turbulence associated with Donald Trump's tariffs and the war in Iran.

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Abdul El-Sayed overcomes party betrayal and massive megadonor blitz to win the Senate