Abdul al-Sayed, the Democratic candidate for the US Senate in Michigan, said on Tuesday, November 3 that his goal is to advance his political plans, not to register himself as the first Muslim elected to the US Senate. When asked about the significance of his potential history-making run, he said he's not running "to be first" and wants to be "Michigan's next senator." He hoped his victory would send a message that "America is big enough" and give hope to young people who have seen attacks on Muslims and other groups in the political discourse. His opponent in this election is Mike Rogers, the Republican candidate.

Abdul al-Sayed, the Democratic candidate for the US Senate in Michigan, said on Tuesday, November 3 that his goal is to advance his political plans, not to register himself as the first Muslim elected to the US Senate. When asked about the significance of his potential history-making run, he said he's not running "to be first" and wants to be "Michigan's next senator." He hoped his victory would send a message that "America is big enough" and give hope to young people who have seen attacks on Muslims and other groups in the political discourse. His opponent in this election is Mike Rogers, the Republican candidate.