El-Sayed defeats Rogers to win Senate seat in Michigan
Summary
Democrat Abdul el-Sayed won Michigan’s U.S. Senate race, defeating Republican Mike Rogers. El-Sayed campaigned on affordability, reducing the influence of money in politics, Medicare for All and ending funding for foreign wars.Key Facts
- El-Sayed is a former Wayne County health director.
- He narrowly won the Democratic primary against Haley Stevens, who later endorsed Rogers.
- The seat became open when Democratic Senator Gary Peters retired.
- The article says no Republican had won a Senate race in Michigan since 1994.
- The campaign drew more than $100 million in advertising after the August 4 primary.
- El-Sayed criticized President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance during his victory speech.
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