Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Race, Becomes First Muslim Senator

Abdul El-Sayed, a Democrat and member of the left wing of the Democratic Party, won the Senate race in Michigan on November 4, 2026, defeating Republican Mike Rogers. The New York Times reported on the outcome, noting that this was one of the most competitive races of the mid-term election. The final count in Michigan has been marked by controversy, with Haley Stevens, who lost the nomination race against El-Sayed, announcing her support for Republican Mike Rogers instead of her party colleague. El-Sayed's victory makes him the first Muslim senator in U.S. history. Michigan was the only state where Republicans had a realistic chance to take a Senate seat from Democrats. The Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation reported on the race, while Infobae's excerpt is incomplete, though it noted that El-Sayed had moved ahead to declare victory.