Abdul El-Sayed becomes 1st Muslim elected to US Senate in Michigan win
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Wed, 4 November 2026
32 reports- Anadolu Agency (AA)06:49first to report
El-Sayed defeats Republican Mike Rogers, retaining crucial Democratic-held seat in closely contested race after beating back attacks on his faith, US media projects
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- NPR News4 Nov, 07:28their copy
- Al Jazeera English4 Nov, 09:47their copy
- Anadolu Agency (AA)06:49
El-Sayed defeats Republican Mike Rogers, retaining crucial Democratic-held seat in closely contested race after beating back attacks on his faith, say US media projections
- Times of India06:58
Abdul El-Sayed has won the US Senate seat in Michigan, defeating Mike Rogers in the recent election. His campaign focused on universal healthcare and ensuring government accountability for all citizens. El-Sayed's victory follows a close primary race against Congresswoman Haley Stevens earlier this year. He aims to be a representative for Michigan’s diverse electorate and is poised to become the first Muslim senator.
- Bloomberg Politics07:09
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed gives a speech in Detroit after defeating Republican Mike Rogers to claim Michigan’s Senate seat. The race was one of the most divisive of the midterms campaign, featuring accusations of antisemitism and Islamophobia. "We all know that my name and my faith aren't the reason you can't afford your gas, not the reason you can't afford your groceries, not the reason you can't see a doctor," said El-Sayed, who becomes America's first Muslim senator. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Anadolu Agency (AA)07:13
Egyptian American Democrat, 42, makes history after defeating Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan
- Novinky (Czechia)07:17
Jedno z nejostřeji sledovaných úterních volebních klání se odehrálo ve státě Michigan, kde se o křeslo v Senátu utkali demokratický socialista Abdul El-Sayed a bývalý republikánský kongresman a agent FBI Mike Rogers. Americká televizní stanice Fox News už za vítěze označila demokrata El-Sayeda.
- Axios07:34
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan's closely watched U.S. Senate race, the Associated Press projected. He will become the nation's first Muslim senator. Why it matters: El-Sayed's win shows how an unapologetically progressive candidate can win in a battleground state President Trump carried just two years ago. The two candidates competed for the seat vacated by retiring Democratic Sen. Gary Peters, with Republicans hoping to flip a seat Democrats have held for...
- voiceonline.com07:36
AS a tight slap on the face of U.S. President Donald Trump, Michiganders on Tuesday elected Abdul El-Sayed as the first Muslim senator of the United States.
- Le Monde (France)07:38
Le médecin de 42 ans, représentant de l’aile progressiste du Parti démocrate et devenu une figure repoussoir pour les républicains, a réussi à maintenir à gauche ce siège annoncé comme menacé.
- tportal (Croatia)07:40
Demokrat Abdul El-Sayed pobijedio je republikanca Mikea Rogersa u žestokoj utrci za američki Senat u Michiganu, prema projekciji NBC Newsa. Time je 42-godišnji liječnik, epidemiolog i predstavnik progresivnog krila Demokratske stranke postao prvi musliman izabran u američki Senat
- El País (Spain)07:43
La nueva estrella de la izquierda estadounidense será el primer senador musulmán en la historia del país
- ČT24 (Czechia)07:46
Levicový demokrat Abdul El-Sayed získal senátorské křeslo v ostře sledovaném souboji ve státě Michigan a stává se prvním muslimským senátorem Spojených států. Uvádí to projekce Fox News či AP. Porazil republikána Mikea Rogerse, spojence prezidenta Donalda Trumpa.
- The Guardian World07:52
Democrat defeats Mike Rogers in race marked by Islamophobic attacks from Trump and Republican allies US midterm elections – live updates Track live results from all 50 states Tell us: what do you want to know about the midterm election results? Abdul El-Sayed, the doctor and progressive insurgent, has made history in winning the closely watched US Senate race in Michigan, defeating the Republican Mike Rogers to become the country’s first Muslim senator. El-Sayed’s victory adds to a decisive...
- Le Monde English07:59
The progressive Democrat's victory in a key battleground state marks a breakthrough for the party's left wing ahead of the 2028 presidential election.
- emirates247.com08:03
DETROIT: Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s open US Senate seat on Tuesday, according to media projections, becoming the first Muslim elected to the cham
- iDNES (Czechia)08:08
Levicový demokrat Abdul El-Sayed získal podle projekcí amerických médií senátorské křeslo v ostře sledovaném souboji ve státě Michigan a stává se prvním muslimským senátorem Spojených států. Porazil republikána Mikea Rogerse, spojence prezidenta Donalda Trumpa.
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)08:15
Demokrata Abdul El-Sayed pokonał byłego kongresmena Mike'a Rogersa w wyborach do Senatu USA w Michigan - poinformowała w środę rano agencja AP. To jeden z najbardziej obserwowanych wyścigów wyborczych tej kadencji. 42-letni syn egipskich imigrantów zostanie pierwszym muzułmańskim senatorem w historii Stanów Zjednoczonych.
- France Info (France)08:39
Le médecin progressiste l'a emporté face au républicain Mike Rogers mardi au Michigan, lors des élections de mi-mandat aux Etats-Unis.
- Le Figaro (France)08:55
Le médecin Abdul El-Sayed, figure de la gauche démocrate, a battu le républicain Mike Rogers dans le Michigan, selon plusieurs médias américains. Il deviendra le premier musulman à siéger au Sénat des États-Unis.
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- Euronews4 Nov, 07:37their copy
- BBC News World4 Nov, 10:03their copy
- Polsat News (Poland)09:03
Będzie pierwszym muzułmaninem w amerykańskim Senacie. Abdul El-Sayed wygrał wybory do tej izby w Michigan - podała agencja Associated Press. El-Sayed pokonał republikanina Mikea Rogersa. W tym północnym stanie USA Partia Republikańska nie wygrała wyborów do Senatu od 1994 roku.
- El Pais English09:08Abdul El‑Sayed’s victory in Michigan has the Democratic progressive wing dreaming of the White House
The new star of the American left will be the first Muslim senator in US history
- RMF24 (Poland)09:12
Historyczny zwrot w USA. Abdul El-Sayed pierwszym muzułmaninem w Senacie
- ummid.com10:00
Dr Abdul El-Sayed has won the US Senate 2026 elections from Michigan, becoming the first Muslim to enter the upper house of the United States Parliament.
- Google News - Top Stories10:27
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeats Mike Rogers in Michigan to become first Muslim U.S. senator The Washington Post Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race BBC Abdul El-Sayed Wins in Michigan, Becomes First Muslim Elected to Senate Rolling Stone El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Race in a Victory for Democrats The New York Times Progressive Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race to become first Muslim US senator The Guardian
- Le Figaro (France)11:28
Le démocrate Abdul El-Sayed a remporté l’élection pour le Sénat, devenant le premier sénateur musulman de l’histoire américaine. Après sa victoire, il a raillé le vice-président des États-Unis, qui l’avait accusé de «soutenir la charia», en raison de sa foi musulmane.
- Times of India11:39
In a rallying cry, Asaduddin Owaisi urged the Muslim community in Uttar Pradesh to embrace and amplify their political identity following Abdul El-Sayed's groundbreaking Senate victory. This election marks a pivotal moment, as El-Sayed becomes the first Muslim to occupy a Senate seat in the US, sending ripples across India. Owaisi's comments illuminate the ongoing quest for robust political representation among Muslims in the region.
- Al Jazeera English11:46
The 42-year-old Democrat has defeated Republican Mike Rogers to become the first Muslim senator in the US.
- PBS NewsHour12:22
Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed will become first Muslim U.S. senator.
- NPR News13:38
Michigan's first Muslim senator-elect, Abdul El-Sayed, discusses his historic victory, an unlikely agreement with Trump on Israel military aid and the political divisions that remain.
- The Hill14:36
Michigan Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed (D) got into a heated exchange with a British reporter on Election Day, questioning why he should answer questions from a journalist who was not registered to vote in Michigan. El-Sayed, who defeated Trump-backed Republican Mike Rogers on Tuesday to become the first Muslim American elected to the U.S. Senate, was...
- iRozhlas (Czechia)15:20
Demokraté jasně vyhráli úterní volby do Kongresu. Ovládnou jak Sněmovnu reprezentantů, tak Senát. Poprvé po několika generacích navíc dosáhli vítězství i v tradičních baštách republikánů. Demokrat získal senátorské křeslo v Kansasu po 94 letech. Do Senátu za Texas usedne zástupce demokratů po 38 letech. A v Michiganu pak vyhrál za demokraty Abdul El-Sayed, který se stane prvním muslimským senátorem.
- ABC (Spain)15:54
La de este martes fue una noche de muchos primeros. El primer candidato abiertamente gay que gana un escaño al Senado: el demócrata Chris Pappas, de New Hampshire. La primera mujer negra que logra el cargo de gobernadora: la demócrata Keisha Lance Bottoms , en Georgia. O el primer demócrata que gana al Senado por Kansas desde 1932: el pastor metodista Adam Hamilton.Pero ningún primero había despertado tanta atención como Abdul el Sayed, el candidato demócrata al Senado por Míchigan: tras una...