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US midterm elections: What El-Sayed’s historic victory means for Muslims in America and beyond

Global Published 4 November 2026, 15:27 · archived 4 Nov 2026

The election of Abdul El-Sayed to the United States Senate marks a historic moment for American Muslims and Muslim communities around the world. By defeating Republican candidate Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate race, El-Sayed has become the first Muslim ever elected to the US Senate. His victory is not simply a political milestone; it represents a significant moment in the ongoing struggle over Muslim identity, representation, Islamophobia and the place of Muslims in American public life. At a time when Muslims in the United States have faced increasing political scrutiny, anti-Muslim rhetori...

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