Summary
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate race. El-Sayed, a former public health administrator, campaigned on universal health care and a wealth tax and will become the first Muslim senator in U.S. history.Key Facts
- El-Sayed won the Senate race in the battleground state of Michigan.
- Republican Mike Rogers had President Donald Trump’s backing.
- El-Sayed campaigned for universal health care and a wealth tax on billionaires.
- El-Sayed is the son of Egyptian immigrants and is 42 years old.
- He criticized Israel’s actions in Gaza and called for an end to U.S. aid to Israel.
- Democratic primary rival Haley Stevens endorsed Rogers shortly before the election.
- The article describes attacks on El-Sayed that included anti-Muslim rhetoric and claims linking him to terrorism.
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