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Michigan’s El-Sayed Projected as First Muslim Senator

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Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s closely watched Senate race, putting Democrats in control of the Senate and making El-Sayed the first Muslim elected to the chamber. His win was a major victory for the party’s progressive wing in a competitive battleground state.

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El-Sayed Projected to Win Michigan Senate Seat

Muhammad Ali’s daughter Khalilah Ali and grandson Jacob Ali-Wertheimer endorsed Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s U.S. Senate race, tying their support to Ali’s legacy of fighting discrimination and injustice. Their endorsement adds a prominent name to El-Sayed’s campaign as he faces Republican Mike Rogers.

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“Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to U.S. Senate in Michigan”

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“El-Sayed elected to U.S. Senate from Michigan: AP Projects”

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“Abdul el Sayed defeats Mike Rogers in Michigan race, poised to become first Muslim senator”

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As anti-Muslim rhetoric intensifies around the midterms, Texas Muslim voters say state policies and political discourse have stigmatized their community and affected their families. Organizers are expanding voter registration efforts to encourage turnout and ensure politicians consider Muslim Texans’ concerns, without endorsing specific candidates.

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Commentaries Accuse Senate Nominee El-Sayed of Dishonesty

Conservative opinion pieces accuse Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed of misleading voters about his medical credentials, health-care proposals, abortion views, support for combustion-engine cars and ties to a controversial campaign surrogate. Another critic characterizes his faith-centered campaign ad as deceptive, arguing it deflects questions about his stance toward the Muslim Brotherhood.

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