Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan's highly contested U.S. Senate race, making history as the first Muslim elected to the United States Senate.
A 42-year-old doctor, epidemiologist, and former public health official, El-Sayed defeated Republican former Representative Mike Rogers with 52.5% of the vote to Rogers' 45.5%. The victory ensures the open seat previously held by retiring Democratic Senator Gary Peters remains in Democratic hands, further bolstering the party's Senate majority following the 2026 midterm elections.
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