Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate seat

Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan's U.S. Senate seat, becoming the first Muslim-American ever elected to the Senate. El-Sayed, a doctor and progressive Democrat, beat Republican Mike Rogers in the 2026 race. Rogers had tried to win this same seat two years earlier but lost. The seat opened up after Democrat Gary Peters chose not to run again. Before facing Rogers, El-Sayed had a difficult primary battle against fellow Democrat Haley Stevens. Some party members worried that divisions from that primary could hurt his chances. One Democrat even endorsed Rogers late in the campaign. Despite these problems, El-Sayed won. He is known for his direct and confident style.