Abdul El-Sayed Makes History as America's First Muslim Senator Amid Viral Moments and Celebrations

11/05/2026

Abdul El-Sayed has made history by becoming the first Muslim elected to the US Senate after defeating Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan. But beyond his political victory, the Democrat’s Indian...

11/05/2026

El-Sayed won despite a last-minute hiccup in his campaign when congresswoman Haley Stevens, who lost the Democratic primary, came out in support of Rogers at the 11th hour

11/05/2026

Abdul El-Sayed had earlier revealed that Bill Clinton had asked him to consider a career in politics instead of medicine.

11/05/2026

Before Abdul El-Sayed could make history as the first Muslim elected to the US Senate, he endured what critics called one of the most overtly Islamophobic campaigns in modern US politics.

11/04/2026

Abdul El-Sayed has made history in winning the closely watched US Senate race in Michigan, defeating Republican Mike Rogers and becoming the country’s first Muslim Senator. Here’s how the...

11/04/2026

Abdul El-Sayed is set to become the first Muslim to enter the U.S. Senate with his victory over former Republican lawmaker Mike Rogers in midterm elections

11/04/2026

Abdul El-Sayed, who has won from Michigan, will succeed retiring Democratic Senator Gary Peters.

11/04/2026

US midterm elections: Dr Abdul El-Sayed won the highly competitive and closely watched Michigan Senate seat, defeating Republican nominee Mike Rogers

11/04/2026

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's US Senate seat on Wednesday, becoming the first Muslim to serve in the chamber by defeating Republican Mike Rogers.

11/04/2026

Michigan Senate Election 2026 Live Updates: Michigan’s Senate contested pits Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, who became the first Muslim US senator, against Republican Mike Rogers, a Trump ally, in a...

11/04/2026

Abdul El Saeed's campaign marks a historic moment, challenging dark money and taboo topics like U.S.-Israel policy. Despite significant opposition, he resonated with voters on progressive issues,...

11/04/2026

Anchored by enthusiastic youth turnout and labour infrastructure, the medical administrator broke barriers to enter the upper chamber of Congress despite intense opposition