Abdul El-Sayed did not have to become less Muslim to win
Summary
The article says Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate race and will become the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate. The author, a Muslim American from Michigan, describes El-Sayed’s ties to the community and argues that he campaigned without distancing himself from his faith or his opposition to Israel’s actions in Gaza.Key Facts
- El-Sayed is a physician and former Detroit health director.
- The article says El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate race.
- If elected as described, El-Sayed will be the first Muslim to serve in the U.S. Senate.
- El-Sayed ran for Michigan governor in 2018 and was involved in the University of Michigan’s Muslim Students’ Association.
- The author attended an El-Sayed town hall for Muslim constituents during Ramadan.
- The author says El-Sayed opposed Israel’s campaign in Gaza and discussed issues including groceries, housing, health care and affordability.
- The article says President Donald Trump mocked El-Sayed’s name during the campaign.
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