Abdul El-Sayed Makes History as First Muslim Elected to US Senate in Michigan Victory
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s open US Senate seat on Tuesday, according to media projections, becoming the first Muslim elected to the chamber while preserving a crucial Democratic seat in th…
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THISDAYLIVE: Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan’s open US Senate seat, according to media projections, becoming the first Muslim elected to the US
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Daily Maverick (ZA): Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s open US Senate seat on Tuesday, according to media projections, becoming the first Muslim elected to
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NDTV: Abdul El-Sayed studied in public schools and later graduated from the University of Michigan with the highest distinction.
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