“Did Abdul El-Sayed win Michigan’s Senate seat to become the nation’s first Muslim senator?”

Key points

• Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers to win Michigan's open Senate seat.
• He becomes the first Muslim senator in U.S. history.
• El-Sayed ran on Medicare for All, campaign finance reform, and Israel criticism.
• His campaign received endorsements from progressive leaders including AOC.
• Stevens endorsed Rogers after a bitter primary, due to concerns about Israel-related comments.