Politics

Abdul El-Sayed elected as the first Muslim US senator in history

The Democrat won the race in Michigan with 51.8% of the vote and secured a Senate seat in an election marked by debates on public health and foreign policy.

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Published November 4, 2026, 06:16 (Brasília time) · 2 min read

Abdul El-Sayed with arms raised alongside Barack Obama at a political event with supporters. — Abdul El-Sayed with Barack Obama during a political event. Photo: Reprodução/G1

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What happened: Abdul El-Sayed won the election and became the first Muslim senator in the history of the United States.
Who is affected: Voters in the state of Michigan and the population of the United States.
What changes: Michigan is now represented in the Senate by Abdul El-Sayed, who takes office for the Democratic Party after defeating Republican Mike Rogers.

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