US midterm elections 2026: Abdul El-Sayed becomes first Muslim elected to Senate
US midterm elections 2026: Abdul El-Sayed becomes first Muslim elected to Senate Submitted by Yasmine El-Sabawi on Tue, 11/03/2026 - 17:11 Egyptian-American Democrat condemns use of US tax dollars to support Israeli 'apartheid and genocidal war' in historic victory speech Democratic US Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed speaks onstage after declaring victory in Michigan's US Senate race during an…
In the historic 2026 US Senate elections, Abdul El-Sayed made history by becoming the first Muslim elected to the Senate. The 42-year-old Egyptian-American Democrat from Michigan narrowly defeated Republican candidate Mike Rogers in a highly competitive race. El-Sayed, who received endorsements from progressive figures such as Bernie Sanders, campaigned on a platform of opposing US tax dollars supporting Israeli apartheid and genocidal wars.
His victory speech was met with cheers and applause as he condemned Islamophobia and vowed to represent all Americans. El-Sayed's win marks a significant shift in American politics, signaling a growing demand for change and representation beyond the traditional boundaries.
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