Abdul El-Sayed becomes first Muslim US Senator
Baku, November 4, AZERTAC
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed became the first Muslim elected to the US Senate after defeating former Republican Rep. Mike Rogers in Michigan's closely watched race Tuesday, holding onto a crucial Democratic-held seat, Anadolu Agency reported citing US media.
El-Sayed, a medical doctor and former public health official, emerged from a competitive Democratic primary to contest the seat vacated by retiring Sen. Gary Peters.
His historic victory came after a contentious campaign in which his Muslim faith became a central issue, with President Donald Trump and other Republicans repeatedly attacking him over his religious background.
El-Sayed rejected allegations linking him to extremism.
The victory also comes in a state narrowly won by Trump in the 2024 presidential election.
El-Sayed will become the first Muslim to serve in the Senate when the new Congress convenes in January.
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