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‘A beautifully American story’: El-Sayed’s historic Senate victory resonates with Muslim Americans

Headline from WTOP Washington DC, on the newest of 3 developments

DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Campaigning relentlessly across Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed didn’t highlight the possibility that he could become the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate. But with victory in hand, he savored his triumph over the vitriol aimed at him and his fellow Muslim Americans.

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  1. El-Sayed defeats Rogers to win Michigan Senate race

    Headline from WGN Chicago ·

  2. Michigan Muslim, Jewish communities react to El-Sayed victory

    Headline from WLNS Lansing ·

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    ‘A beautifully American story’: El-Sayed’s historic Senate victory resonates with Muslim Americans

    Headline from WTOP Washington DC ·

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  1. Al Jazeera

    Michigan race: All you need to know about Abdul El-Sayed v Mike Rogers (opens Al Jazeera)

    Published

    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Al Jazeera examines the crucial US Senate race in Michigan, including candidate positions and largest spenders.

  2. CBS News

    Abdul El-Sayed, Mike Rogers make final pitch to Michigan voters (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed talk about their platforms, how they'd represent Michigan as senators in Washington and what it would mean if they win in the midterm election.

  3. Fox News

    I'm Dr. Abdul El-Sayed. This is why I want Michigan's vote for Senate (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Democrat Abdul El-Sayed makes his case against Republican Mike Rogers in the Michigan Senate race, citing tariffs, gas prices, and healthcare as key campaign issues.

  4. Fox News

    I'm Mike Rogers. This is why I want Michigan's vote for Senate (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Abdul El-Sayed's Green New Deal policies and gas-powered car ban could raise utility rates and kill Michigan manufacturing jobs, his opponent warns.

  5. Breitbart News

    REPORT: Sports Owners Overwhelmingly Back Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate Race (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    On Tuesday, Michigan voters will have their last chance to choose between Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed to represent their state in the United States Senate.

  6. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Progressive Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers duel for key Michigan Senate seat (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers are competing for Michigan’s open Senate seat in a race that could help determine control of the chamber

  7. Bridge Michigan

    Abdul El-Sayed, Mike Rogers make final pitches in Michigan US Senate race (opens Bridge Michigan)

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    Bridge Michigan's feed description

    Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers are competing for Michigan’s open Senate seat in a race that could help determine control of the chamber.

  8. News Nation Now

    Live results: Abdul El-Sayed defeats Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate race (opens News Nation Now)

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    News Nation Now's feed description

    El-Sayed is vying to become the first Muslim senator with his platform of abolishing ICE, ending aid to Israel and universal healthcare.

  9. MLive

    Tell us: Who did you vote for, Mike Rogers or Abdul El-Sayed? And why? (opens MLive)

    Published

    MLive's feed description

    Let us know what the key issue was that drove your decision in Michigan's U.S. Senate election.

  10. Latin Times

    In Michigan's $205M Senate Race, El-Sayed Eyes a Historic Progressive Win Over Rogers (opens Latin Times)

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    Latin Times's feed description

    Abdul El-Sayed leads Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan's 2026 Senate race, where disclosed outside spending has surpassed $205 million ahead of Election Day.

  11. Fox News

    Michigan voters make surprising cross-party choices as Rogers, El-Sayed race reaches final hours (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    A former Democrat backs Mike Rogers while a lifelong Republican holds his nose to vote for Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's pivotal Senate race.

  12. Conservative Review

    Rogers and El-Sayed Make Closing Pitches in Tight Senate Race (opens Conservative Review)

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    Conservative Review's feed description

    DETROIT — Michigan Senate hopefuls Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed were within 30 miles of each other as they rallied voters for the final time Monday night. Their closing messages were much further apart.

  13. Al Jazeera

    Michigan US Senate race: Rogers, El-Sayed urge turnout for critical race (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Abdul El-Sayed hopes to become the first Muslim US senator as Michigan's Senate race reaches its critical final hours.

  14. MLive

    Rogers vs. El-Sayed: What to watch in Michigan’s U.S. Senate race (opens MLive)

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    MLive's feed description

    Looking for signs of how Michigan's U.S. Senate race is going? Here are a few places.

  15. Fox2 Detroit

    Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers results: Michigan Senate 2026 election (opens Fox2 Detroit)

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    Fox2 Detroit's feed description

    Michigan’s Senate race between Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers is one of the most watched races in the country on Election Day. Results in the race for the open U.S. Senate seat will appear below once polls close in Michigan, which is 8 p.m. local time.

  16. Just the News

    El-Sayed wins fiercely contested Michigan race to become nation’s first Muslim senator (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    El-Sayed was winning by a margin of about 52-46 over Republican Mike Rogers.

  17. Bridge Michigan

    Michigan US Senate election results: Abdul El-Sayed vs. Mike Rogers (opens Bridge Michigan)

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    Bridge Michigan's feed description

    See live election results in Michigan's US Senate race between Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed.

  18. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan's high-stakes Senate race (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Abdul El-Sayed in Lansing, Michigan, Aug. 29, 2026.

  19. The Western Journal

    Breaking: Abdul El-Sayed Projected to Become First Muslim Senator in U.S. History (opens The Western Journal)

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    The Western Journal's feed description

    Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed made history on Tuesday night when he defeated GOP challenger Mike Rogers in the U.S. Senate contest, becoming the first Muslim senator in American history. Rogers, […]

  20. PJ Media

  21. Bloomberg

    Democrat El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Race, DDHQ Projects (opens Bloomberg)

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    Bloomberg's feed description

    Democrat Abdul El-Sayed is projected to win the Senate race in Michigan, according to Decision Desk HQ on X.

  22. The Hill

    El-Sayed defeats Rogers to win Michigan Senate race (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Democrat Abdul El-Sayed is projected to win the Michigan Senate race, with El-Sayed defeating Republican Mike Rogers and becoming the first Muslim American elected to the upper chamber, according to Decision Desk HQ.

  23. Fox News

    Abdul El-Sayed delivers major blow to GOP in Michigan after bruising Senate race (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Abdul El-Sayed toppled Mike Rogers to become the first Muslim U.S. senator, overcoming Trump's attacks on his faith and alleged foreign ties.

  24. The New Republic

    Democrats Win Michigan Senate as Abdul El-Sayed Makes History (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    Michigan voted to send Democrat Abdul El-Sayed to the Senate Tuesday night, making him the first Muslim senator. El-Sayed beat Republican Mike Rogers with 51.89 percent of the vote, Decision Desk HQ projected, with 77 percent of the votes counted.

  25. The M

    Senator-Elect Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Race Without Throwing Transgender People Under the Bus (opens The M)

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    The M's feed description

    This story originally appeared on The Advocate . Michigan voters have elected Abdul El-Sayed to the U.S. Senate, making him the first Muslim elected to the chamber after a campaign in which he defended transgender patients, challenged Republican attacks on their health care and weathered a last-minu…

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