Democrat Abdul El-Sayed declares victory in razor-tight Michigan race on the way to becoming the first Muslim Senator in US history

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has declared victory in a razor-tight Michigan Senate race, becoming the first Muslim Senator in US history. The son of Egyptian immigrants, El-Sayed is a progressive, left-wing candidate who has previously advocated for workers' rights and universal government-funded healthcare. This result follows months of aggressive campaigning in one of the election cycle's most closely watched contests, marking a historic milestone for the Democratic Party and the representation of Muslims in the US Senate.