'We did it!': Democrat El-Sayed hails US Senate win, becomes first Muslim elected to upper chamber of Congress

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed emerged victorious in Michigan's US Senate race, defeating former Republican lawmaker Mike Rogers. According to US networks, El-Sayed secured a narrow six-point lead over Rogers when networks called the race. The 42-year-old medical administrator made history as the first Muslim elected to the upper chamber of Congress.

At his victory party in Detroit, hundreds of supporters celebrated, with many hugging and cheering. El-Sayed pledged to improve access to healthcare and address economic concerns, vowing to reform the for-profit healthcare system and rid politics of excessive money influence. Despite facing Islamophobic attacks, El-Sayed's victory made him the first Democratic doctor in the Senate since 1969 and marked a significant win for Democrats in the 2022 midterm elections.