PoliticsHistoric Victory: Muslim Physician Abdul El-Sayed Elected to U.S. Senate, Defying Expectations
Abdul El-Sayed, a Muslim physician, has made history by winning a U.S. Senate seat in Michigan, defying expectations and challenging the notion that Muslim Americans must compromise their identity for public office. His campaign focused on issues affecting Michiganders while also opposing U.S. support for Israel's actions in Palestine.
Al Jazeera English|November 6, 2026