Democrat Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan’s US Senate race has brought renewed attention to his Indian connection, with the senator-elect describing himself as an “honorary Indian” and joking that he might be “more Indian than Arab”. Abdul El-Sayed, Democratic US Senate candidate from Michigan, during an election night event with Michigan Democrats in Detroit, Michigan, … Read more
Michigan Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed wants to investigate Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over staffing cuts at federal health agencies, which he says have affected food safety and the government’s response to disease outbreaks. Abdul El-Sayed wants to investigate RFK Jr. over FDA and CDC staffing cuts, food recalls and the response … Read more
Michigan Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed hit back at President Donald Trump after winning the Senate race. He said voters had rejected a “hateful, spiteful campaign” Michigan Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed takes aim at Donald Trump after winning the Senate race. (Bloomberg) He also joked that Vice President JD Vance, whom he called “habibi,” would have to swear … Read more
Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar celebrated the election of Abdul El-Sayed to the US Senate, noting that his win would bring the number of Muslims serving in Congress to eight. This marks a milestone for Muslim American political representation. Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar celebrated the election of Abdul El-Sayed to the US Senate, noting that his … Read more
Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan’s closely watched U.S. Senate race, defeating Republican Mike Rogers, who was backed by President Donald Trump. El-Sayed created history by becoming the first Muslim American elected to the United States Senate, marking a historic milestone for Muslim representation in American politics. Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s closely watched Senate race, making … Read more
Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive favourite, has defeated Republican Mike Rogers in a bitter contest for Michigan’s open Senate seat, becoming the first Muslim to enter the US Senate. His victory marks a major win for the Democratic Party’s left wing in one of the country’s key swing states. Abdul El-Sayed, Democratic US Senate candidate from … Read more
Abdul El-Sayed’s historic victory in the 2026 US midterm elections has drawn attention not only for its political significance but also for a touching family anecdote shared by his sister, Eman Abdelhadi. In her post, Abdelhadi described how El-Sayed learned that a member of their family was preparing a cover letter (AP/X) Abdelhadi took to … Read more
Democratic US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed took a sharp dig at President Donald Trump during his final campaign appearances in Michigan, expressing confidence about his chances of winning the closely watched Senate race ahead of Election Day. Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed expressed confidence at final rallies in Michigan, where he faces Republican Mike Rogers. … Read more
Michigan Democrat Haley Stevens explained on X why she supported Republican candidate Mike Rogers over her own party member Abdul El-Sayed in the senatorial race. The withdrawal of Stevens’ endorsement of El-Sayed, days before the US midterm elections on November 3, caused political upheaval in Michigan. Former Representative Mike Rogers, a Republican from Michigan and … Read more
Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens shocked Michigan’s political landscape Sunday after endorsing Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers, abandoning her earlier support for Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed just days before the election. Haley Stevens’ surprise endorsement switch followed months of tensions with Abdul El-Sayed over Israel policy, party unity and campaign strategy. (X | Haley Stevens) The … Read more