@american.news.67: Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Race, Becomes First Muslim Elected to the U.S. Senate Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate race, becoming the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate. In his victory speech he said: “My name is Abdulrahman Mohamed El-Sayed, and I am so proud and honored to stand here as your senator-elect from the great state of Michigan.” He also said: “You chose hate, and Michigan chose hope.” Trump had criticized him during the campaign and said that if he had been on the ballot, Republicans would have won. #usnews #unitedstatesofamerica #breakingnews