Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan, Becoming First Muslim US Senator
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has won the Michigan race to become the first Muslim senator in the United States. Reports say Trump had earlier called him a terrorist, a remark that drew wide attention. His win comes as Democrats gain ground in the midterm elections.
Context
Context: Senators serve six-year terms, and the midterms, held halfway through a US president's term, help decide control of Congress. Michigan is a closely watched state, so El-Sayed's win is a notable first for Muslim Americans in the Senate.
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