From doctor to Senator: Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate, defeats Trump-backed Mike Rogers
Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers to win Michigan’s closely watched Senate race, becoming the first Muslim American elected to the U.S. Senate.
New Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has been projected as Michigan's Senate-elect, expressing joy and pride at becoming the first Muslim to serve in the United States Senate. The 42-year-old Egyptian-American defeated former Republican Representative Mike Rogers in the midterm election. In a video message to supporters, El-Sayed highlighted his use of the Islamic phrase "Inshallah" during the campaign, and remarked, "Today, we can turn that Inshallah into Alhamdulillah."
Born in Egypt, El-Sayed has been a public health official and made history as the first Muslim elected to the Senate, following a competitive Democratic primary. His victory secures the seat left by retiring Democratic Senator Gary Peters and marks a significant milestone for Muslim representation in American politics.
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