A Muslim wins the US Senate elections for the first time Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed wins the Michigan Senate seat and becomes the first Muslim to serve in the upper house of Congress, according to the decision desk headquarters. According to the portal, he earns 50.78% of the vote, his Republican opponent Mike Rogers - 47.25%. Al-Sayed was one of the main targets of criticism from Trump, who called him a radical and a communist. In that race, Trump endorsed Rogers, and Al-Sayed was endorsed by former President Barack Obama. Al-Sayed advocates the end of American military aid to Israel. Trump won the 2024 presidential election in Michigan.

A Muslim wins the US Senate elections for the first time Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed wins the Michigan Senate seat and becomes the first Muslim to serve in the upper house of Congress, according to the decision desk headquarters. According to the portal, he earns 50.78% of the vote, his Republican opponent Mike Rogers - 47.25%. Al-Sayed was one of the main targets of criticism from Trump, who called him a radical and a communist. In that race, Trump endorsed Rogers, and Al-Sayed was endorsed by former President Barack Obama. Al-Sayed advocates the end of American military aid to Israel. Trump won the 2024 presidential election in Michigan.