Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate seat

Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate race, becoming the first Muslim senator in US history. Backed by Donald Trump, Rogers attacked El-Sayed over his Muslim faith and positions on Israel, and baselessly linked him to terrorism. The son of Egyptian immigrants, El-Sayed campaigned on universal health care and a wealth tax on billionaires, and called for an end to US aid to Israel. His victory came days after his Democratic primary rival, Haley Stevens, endorsed Rogers.