Michigan Elects First Muslim Senator As Democrats Sweep US Midterms

Abdul El-Sayed has made history by becoming Michigan's first Muslim US Senator. In his victory speech, he took a light-hearted swipe at Vice President JD Vance, while his win was seen as a rejection of attacks targeting his faith and immigrant background.  

Abdul El-Sayed has made history by becoming Michigan's first Muslim US Senator. In his victory speech, he took a light-hearted swipe at Vice President JD Vance, while his win was seen as a rejection of attacks targeting his faith and immigrant background.