US midterm elections 2026: Abdul El-Sayed declares victory as first Muslim elected to Senate
US midterm elections 2026: Abdul El-Sayed declares victory as first Muslim elected to Senate Egyptian-American progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed declared victory early on Wednesday in a highly coveted Michigan Senate seat, making him the first Muslim elected to the upper chamber of Congress. El-Sayed declared victory with 80 percent of votes counted, showing him in a comfortable 51.8 percent led compared to his Republican opponent Mike Rogers at 46.2 percent. The Associated Press has yet to…
