PoliticsLeft-wing Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race, becoming first Muslim senator
Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan to become the first Muslim senator in US history. The campaign featured baseless attempts to link him to terrorism and disputes within his party. His platform included universal health care and a wealth tax on billionaires.
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Left-wing Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race, becoming first Muslim senator
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