Politics · Michigan, United States · United States of America · November 4, 2026

Abdul El-Sayed becomes first Muslim elected to US Senate

Reported by 6 outlets · first reported Nov 4, 2:37 AM ET

The Michigan Democrat defeated Republican Mike Rogers. He is 42 and a doctor.

Why it matters

It marks a first for religious representation in the Senate.

Background

El-Sayed campaigned as a progressive.

The story so far

1. Oct 23Trump says he ordered DOJ suit over Alaska Senate race certification
2. Oct 24US sues to block Alaska Senate certification if Republican loses
3. Oct 30Justice Department probes Alaska Senate race over two Dan Sullivans
4. Oct 31Trump administration presses probe into second 'Dan Sullivan' on Alaska ballot
5. Nov 1US midterms Tuesday; Democrats favored for House
6. Nov 2Michigan Democrat Stevens endorses Republican Rogers in Senate race
7. Nov 3Michigan Senate race tests Trump's Congress
8. Nov 4Abdul El-Sayed becomes first Muslim elected to US Senate
9. Nov 9US Senate advances energy permitting bill

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Sources

• Euronews ↗Nov 4, 2:37 AM ET
• ''The Washington Post'' via Wikipedia ↗November 3, 2026
• Le Figaro ↗Nov 4, 2:45 PM ET

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