First Muslim US Senator Elected in Michigan Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed secured victory in the Michigan Senate race, becoming the first Muslim member of the upper house of Congress. With 82% of the vote counted, Al-Sayed leads Republican Mike Rogers 50.10% to 45.50%. Al-Sayed addressed Donald Trump directly about his name: "Donald, listen, I know it was hard for you to pronounce my name. So after JD swears me in in January, you can just call me Senator. ".

First Muslim US Senator Elected in Michigan Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed secured victory in the Michigan Senate race, becoming the first Muslim member of the upper house of Congress. With 82% of the vote counted, Al-Sayed leads Republican Mike Rogers 50.10% to 45.50%. Al-Sayed addressed Donald Trump directly about his name: "Donald, listen, I know it was hard for you to pronounce my name. So after JD swears me in in January, you can just call me Senator. ".