Democrat Abdul El-Sayed to become first Muslim senator after winning Michigan race
Also reported by Guardian World
Summary
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s U.S. Senate race, according to networks, becoming the first Muslim elected to the Senate. El-Sayed campaigned on proposals including universal health care and reducing money in politics, and held a nearly six-point lead when networks called the race.Key Facts
- El-Sayed defeated former Republican lawmaker Mike Rogers for Michigan’s open Senate seat.
- He is the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate.
- The seat is currently held by retiring Democrat Gary Peters.
- Networks called the race with El-Sayed holding a nearly six-point lead over Rogers.
- El-Sayed campaigned on policies including universal health care.
- He also pledged to reduce the influence of money in politics.
- Congresswoman Haley Stevens, who lost the Democratic primary to El-Sayed, endorsed Rogers shortly before the election.
- El-Sayed is a 42-year-old medical administrator.
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