Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:20am on 04 Nov 2026,Wednesday International
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has defeated Republican Mike Rogers to win Michigan's open US Senate seat, becoming the first Muslim elected to the US Senate. The victory marks a significant moment in the 2026 US midterm elections as Democrats seek to regain control of Congress's upper chamber. El-Sayed, a former Wayne County health director, secured 54.4% of the votes against Rogers' 43.9%, with around 18% counted in early results. His campaign focused on universal healthcare, economic issues and immigration. The contest also saw heated debates over Israel, his Muslim identity and allegations raised by political opponents. (PC: News18)
