Trump and Vance threw everything they had at Abdul El-Sayed, but Michigan voters elected him to the U.S.

The progressive Democrat and former public health official beat Republican Mike Rogers in a race for the seat left open by Sen. Gary Peters.

In a stunning repudiation of President Trump, Democrats regained control of both chambers of Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections, flipping seven Senate seats: Iowa, Kansas, Ohio, Maine, North Carolina and South Carolina. Meanwhile, progressive Democrat Dr. Abdul El-Sayed defeated former Republican Congressmember…

El-Sayed has defeated Republican Mike Rogers in a bitter campaign for Michigan’s open Senate seat. Outlier Media · By Joey Cappelletti, The Associated Press · Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race, will become first Muslim senator

Abdul El-Sayed has won a US Senate seat in Michigan after a bitter campaign, preserving a crucial Democratic slot in ‌the party’s fight for Senate control.

Egyptian-American progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed declared victory early on Wednesday in a highly coveted Michigan Senate seat, making him the first Muslim elected to the upper chamber of Congress. El-Sayed declared victory with 80 percent of votes counted, showing him in a comfortable 51.8 percent led compared to…

Yasmine El-Sabawi on Tue, 11/03/2026 - 17:11 Sayed condemns use of US tax dollars to support Israeli 'apartheid and genocidal war' in historic victory speech Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Dr Abdul El-Sayed speaks to his supporters at his last rally at The Majestic Theater in Detroit, Michigan, on 2 November…

Abdul El-Sayed speaks to supporters at an Oct. 24 rally in Detroit.(Spencer Platt / Getty Images) Midterms coverage: Live results | What to know | Stories around the country Stay connected: NPR Politics Podcast | NPR Politics newsletter | NPR app Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has won the U.S. Senate election in Michigan,…

A former public health official who has never held elected office, he rose from a double-digit defeat in Michigan’s Democratic gubernatorial primary eight years ago to win a seat in the U.S. Senate.

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has been elected to the Senate from Michigan, defeating Trump-endorsed Republican candidate Mike Rogers with a progressive platform in a race frequently consumed by drama: Islamophobia, criticisms of Israel and criticisms of those criticisms, millions of dollars in contributions from pro-Israel…

The Michigan U.S. Senate race was always going to be a toss-up after primary voters elected Abdul El-Sayed. Longtime moderate Republican, former Rep. Mike Rogers (R) sought the seat with little opposition from other Republicans. In the early hours of Wednesday, NBC News changed its prediction to say it's leaning…

DETROIT — The progressive wave sweeping the nation reached its crest in Michigan early Wednesday as Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic U.S. Senate nominee, declared victory Republican former U.S. Rep. Mike […]

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. “You’ll notice I always say ‘Inshallah’ [God-willing],” El-Sayed said…

After months of controversy in the high profile race, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers and will represent Michigan in the Senate. The post El-Sayed Takes Michigan Senate Seat, Defeating Republican Mike Rogers After High Profile Campaign first appeared on Mediaite.

Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeats Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s fiercely contested US Senate race.

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

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.