Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race over Mike Rogers, becoming first Muslim elected to the US Senate

Summary

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers, who was backed by US President Donald Trump, in the Michigan Senate race. The Hindu reports that El-Sayed, a physician, epidemiologist and progressive Democrat, has become the first Muslim elected to the United States Senate. He won despite record spending against his campaign and intense political attacks from opponents. Hindustan Times reports that after the win, an old clip of El-Sayed saying he is an honorary Indian resurfaced and went viral.

Timeline

1. Hindustan Times

   5 Nov 2026, 13:48 UTCSource ↗

   Hindustan Times reports that El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers, who was backed by Trump, in the Michigan Senate race, and that an old clip of him saying he is an honorary Indian went viral after the win.

2. The Hindu

   6 Nov 2026, 11:33 UTCSource ↗

   The Hindu reports that El-Sayed, a physician, epidemiologist and progressive Democrat, became the first Muslim elected to the US Senate by defeating Rogers despite record spending against his campaign and intense political attacks.