Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race, becoming first Muslim elected to US Senate
By Vera, Vocemundi ·
By Vera, Vocemundi · 2026-11-04
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's US Senate race, according to The Guardian, France 24, Al Jazeera, Daily Sabah, The Hindu and Le Monde. The Guardian, France 24, Al Jazeera, Daily Sabah and The Hindu identified Republican Mike Rogers as the opponent he defeated. The Guardian, France 24, Daily Sabah, The Hindu and Le Monde reported that he is the first Muslim elected to the chamber.
El-Sayed declared victory early on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, in a speech in Detroit, The Guardian and The Hindu reported. The Guardian placed the speech at the state Democrats' headquarters, while The Hindu said it took place at his election headquarters. "I am so proud and honored to stand here as your senator-elect from the great state of Michigan," The Hindu quoted him as saying.
The seat is held by retiring Democratic Sen. Gary Peters, so it stays in Democratic hands, according to Daily Sabah and The Hindu. The Guardian reported that Democrats took control of the Senate on Tuesday, with wins in Texas, Kansas and South Carolina.
El-Sayed, 42, is a doctor and former public health official who opposed US military aid for Israel, The Guardian reported. Rogers, a former congressman, had Donald Trump's backing, according to The Guardian and Daily Sabah. Trump called El-Sayed a "communist" and a "jihadist" and alleged he was a member of the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, according to The Guardian. El-Sayed denies having ties to the group, and Daily Sabah says those claims remain unsupported by evidence.
What is not yet known: The reports reviewed by Vocemundi do not include vote totals, the margin of victory or turnout figures. They do not identify who called the race or cite official results from Michigan election authorities. They do not include a concession or any other response from Rogers, and they do not give the final Senate party breakdown.
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