US: Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan’s Senate election

US: Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan’s Senate election, defeating Republican Mike Rogers and becoming the first Muslim elected to the US Senate.

By European Jewish News

Wed, Nov 4, 4:24 AM

The 42-year-old former public health official is a prominent critic of Israel who has called for an end to American military aid to the country and accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza.

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US: Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan’s Senate election

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