by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Washington D.C. Bureau Chief
(Worthy News) – Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s U.S. Senate race, becoming the first Muslim elected to the United States Senate in American history, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ).
El-Sayed, a former Detroit health director and outspoken progressive, secured the historic victory after a contentious campaign focused on healthcare, economic policies, immigration, and foreign affairs. A supporter of Medicare for All, he has also been a vocal critic of Israel’s military operations in Gaza.
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The campaign was marked by controversy surrounding alleged connections to the Muslim Brotherhood, the Islamist movement founded in Egypt in 1928.
Rogers accused El-Sayed of having sympathies toward the organization, pointing to his previous defense of Egypt’s former Muslim Brotherhood-backed President Mohamed Morsi and social media statements concerning alleged family connections to the movement.
El-Sayed denied having ties to the Muslim Brotherhood and publicly disavowed the organization. The allegations have not been substantiated by independent evidence establishing organizational membership or affiliation.
His election marks a significant milestone for Muslim political representation in Washington and reflects the growing influence of the progressive wing of the Democratic Party.
The victory also allows Democrats to retain Michigan’s Senate seat following the retirement of Democratic Sen. Gary Peters.
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