Abdul El-Sayed becomes first Muslim elected to US Senate

Abdul El-Sayed becomes first Muslim elected to US Senate

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan to become the first Muslim elected to the US Senate. The 42-year-old physician won more than 52 percent of the vote with over 95 percent counted. His victory marks a breakthrough for progressives and comes in a swing state Trump won two years ago.

Source: Al Jazeera

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