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US midterm elections 2026: Abdul El-Sayed declares victory as first Muslim elected to Senate

Mera Aladam · Middle East Eye

Published 4 Nov 2026, 6:50 pm·1 h ago·1 min read

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US midterm elections 2026: Abdul El-Sayed declares victory as first Muslim elected to Senate 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 his Republican opponent Mike Rogers at 46.2 percent. The Associated Press has yet to call the race, but Fox News and others did. He will now replace retiring Democratic Senator Gary…

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Democrats win control of US Congress in historic midterm elections

American voters delivered a strong rebuke to President Donald Trump, handing Democrats majorities in both chambers of Congress.

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