‘The Bad Guys Lost’: Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Race
Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s U.S. Senate race on Nov. 3, defeating Republican Mike Rogers in a contest marked by repeated attacks on his Muslim identity. The Democrat secured the seat with a seven-percentage-point lead, with approximately 97% of votes counted. He will become the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate. In his victory speech, […]
Abdul El-Sayed, a 42-year-old native of Michigan, has triumphed in the U.S. Senate race, defeating Republican Mike Rogers. The Democrat garnered a seven-percentage-point lead, securing the seat with around 97% of the votes counted. This victory makes El-Sayed the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate. In his victory speech, El-Sayed addressed his critics, including President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, who had attacked his Muslim identity.
He reassured parents, saying, “Let them know tomorrow that the bad guys lost.” El-Sayed’s campaign was shaped by these attacks, but it also emphasized inclusion and solidarity. He thanked supporters for accepting him into their communities and pledged to serve Michigan with the same values they displayed. His victory marks a milestone for Muslim representation in American politics.
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