Democrat Abdul El-Sayed claims victory in Michigan Senate battle
- El-Sayed won despite a last-minute hiccup in his campaign
Abdul El-Sayed made history by winning a US Senate seat in Michigan, becoming the first Muslim elected to Congress's upper chamber, despite a late campaign challenge.
- Abdul El-Sayed's historic victory in Michigan's US Senate race.
- The significance of El-Sayed becoming the first Muslim US Senator.
- The impact of Haley Stevens' last-minute endorsement for Mike Rogers.
DETROIT: Democrat Abdul El-Sayed said early Wednesday that he had won a US Senate seat in Michigan over former Republican lawmaker Mike Rogers, which would make him the first Muslim elected to the upper chamber of Congress.
“Michigan, we did it!” El-Sayed said in a speech at his election headquarters in Detroit. “I am so proud and honored to stand here as your senator-elect from the great state of Michigan.”
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El-Sayed won despite a last-minute hiccup in his campaign when congresswoman Haley Stevens, who lost the primary to El-Sayed, came out in support of Rogers at the 11th hour.
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