Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has become the first Muslim elected to the US Senate, defeating former Republican congressman Mike Rogers in Michigan and taking the seat vacated by retiring Senator Gary Peters. His Muslim faith became a campaign flashpoint, and he is an outspoken critic of US military aid to Israel.
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The 42-year-old Egyptian American's victory marks a milestone for Muslim political representation in the United States.
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Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has become the first Muslim elected to the US Senate, defeating former Republican congressman Mike Rogers in Michigan's closely watched race, according to US media projections.
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