Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race, first Muslim American elected
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated former representative Mike Rogers in Michigan, becoming the first Muslim American elected to the Senate, CBS News projected.
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Last updated Wednesday, November 4, 2026 — 5:30 AM EST
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 1 story
Monday, November 2, 2026 1 story
Stevens Endorses Rogers for Senate Two Days Before the Vote
Representative Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers for the Michigan Senate seat two days before the midterms, after the El-Sayed campaign said she was no longer welcome; the state party and fellow Democrats rejected the move.
Sunday, November 1, 2026 1 story
El-Sayed Asks Stevens to Stay Off the Platform in Michigan Senate Race
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for the Senate in Michigan, told Representative Haley Stevens he did not want her at his campaign events, two days before the two were scheduled to appear together.
Monday, October 26, 2026 1 story
Trump Rallies for Rogers in Michigan as Minaj Joins the Midterm Push
President Trump held a rally in Port Huron, Michigan, on Sunday for Senate candidate Mike Rogers, joined onstage by Nicki Minaj, who pledged support days before the November 3 midterms that decide control of Congress.
Thursday, October 22, 2026 1 story
Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers clash in final Michigan Senate debate
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers clashed onstage Wednesday in their second and final debate in the Michigan Senate race.