US election: Trump's archrival Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate seat

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: November 4, 2026Country: United States
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US election: Trump's archrival Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate seat

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s Senate election, defeating Republican Mike Rogers, according to the Fox News Decision Desk projection. His victory is a major win for the Democratic Party’s progressive wing and a setback for party leaders who backed Representative Haley Stevens in the primary. El-Sayed overcame controversy over alleged links to the Muslim Brotherhood, his comments on Israel and his association with streamer Hasan Piker. His win adds to Democratic gains in the Senate, while the party is also projected to take control of the House of Representatives.

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