Abdul El-Sayed becomes the first Muslim elected to the US Senate

Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in the Michigan Senate election, becoming the first Muslim in US history to be elected to the Senate.

The 42-year-old Abdul El-Sayed was born to a family of Egyptian immigrants. He previously worked in public health administration in Michigan. His campaign platform included healthcare coverage for all, reducing the cost of living and limiting the influence of major corporations on politics.

During the election campaign, he faced sharp criticism from US President Donald Trump and Republicans. Trump called him a “jihadist” and attempted to link him to the Muslim Brotherhood. However, there is no evidence confirming his ties to the organization. Former President Barack Obama, meanwhile, openly supported Abdul El-Sayed and urged voters to vote for him.

Abdul El-Sayed supports ending US military aid to Israel. He has argued that taxpayers’ money should be spent on schools, healthcare and infrastructure at home rather than financing wars abroad.

He will replace Democratic Senator Gary Peters, who is stepping down from Michigan’s Senate seat. The new senator is expected to officially take office in January 2027.