Event · 📍 Michigan, United States · first report 03 Nov 2026, 15:34 UTC · latest 04 Nov 2026, 21:00 UTC

Abdul El-Sayed set to become first Muslim senator after win in Michigan

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Independent origins: 29 from 56 reports (1 of them state media only)
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03 Nov 2026, 15:34 UTC First report: France 24
03 Nov 2026, 18:32 UTC New independent origin: Handelsblatt
03 Nov 2026, 18:32 UTC First report from Germany (Handelsblatt)
03 Nov 2026, 23:21 UTC New independent origin: G1 Globo
03 Nov 2026, 23:21 UTC First report from Brazil (G1 Globo)
04 Nov 2026, 00:13 UTC New independent origin: Al Jazeera English
04 Nov 2026, 00:13 UTC First report from Qatar / global (Al Jazeera English)
04 Nov 2026, 00:27 UTC New independent origin: Welt
04 Nov 2026, 02:52 UTC New independent origin: Middle East Eye
04 Nov 2026, 02:52 UTC First report from United Kingdom / MENA (Middle East Eye)
04 Nov 2026, 06:58 UTC New independent origin: Times of India
04 Nov 2026, 06:58 UTC First report from India (Times of India)
04 Nov 2026, 07:00 UTC New independent origin: Der Spiegel
04 Nov 2026, 07:10 UTC New independent origin: Confidencial
04 Nov 2026, 07:10 UTC First report from Nicaragua (Confidencial)
04 Nov 2026, 07:28 UTC New independent origin: NPR
04 Nov 2026, 07:28 UTC First report from United States (NPR)
04 Nov 2026, 07:30 UTC First report from Argentina (Clarín)

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Germany (15)

Handelsblatt 03 Nov 2026, 18:32 UTC
Midterms: Entscheidende Wahl in Michigan: Wird El-Sayed der erste muslimische Senator der US-Geschichte?
Abdul El-Sayed ist charismatisch – und Muslim. Von Trump wird der Kandidat der Demokraten diffamiert. Doch auch in der eigenen Partei ist er umstritten. Kurz vor der Wahl kommt es zum Eklat.
Welt 04 Nov 2026, 00:27 UTC
„Abdul El-Sayed könnte der erste muslimische Senator in den USA werden. Er ist sehr links“
In Michigan tritt der umstrittene Demokrat Abdul El-Sayed zur Senatswahl an. „Er hat sich beim Thema Antisemitismus nicht klar positioniert“, so Gregor Schwung, außenpolitischer WELT-Korrespondent.
Der Spiegel 04 Nov 2026, 07:00 UTC
Midterms: »Keine blaue Welle, eher ein Tsunami« in Michigan
Der Sieg der Demokraten ist riesig, doch was können sie daraus machen? Einschätzungen von US-Korrespondentin Britta Kollenbroich aus Detroit.
Welt 04 Nov 2026, 07:01 UTC
„Ihr habt mir Opfer gebracht. Ihr habt mir mit Anmut euer Herz geöffnet“
Abdul El-Sayed erklärt sich zum gewählten Senator von Michigan. Der Demokrat würde als erster muslimischer US-Senator in die US-Geschichte eingehen. In seiner Rede dankt er den Wählern und kündigt an, sich in Washington für den Bundesstaat einzusetzen.
Handelsblatt 04 Nov 2026, 07:38 UTC
+++ US-Midterms +++: Erster muslimischer Senator – Demokrat El Sayed gewinnt Michigan
Trump gratuliert Demokraten zum Wahlsieg +++ Trump gibt Sender Fox News Mitschuld an Wahlniederlagen +++ Demokrat Crowley wird erster schwarzer Gouverneur von Wisconsin +++ Der Newsblog.
Deutschlandfunk 04 Nov 2026, 07:38 UTC
Newsblog zu den US-"Midterms" - Michigan: Demokrat El-Sayed wird erster muslimischer Senator
+++ Im Bundesstaat Michigan haben die Demokraten ihren Senatssitz verteidigt. +++ US-Präsident Trump will die Ergebnisse der Zwischenwahlen akzeptieren. +++ Die Demokraten nehmen den Republikanern sowohl die Mehrheit im Repräsentantenhaus als auch im Senat ab. +++ Weitere …
Stern 04 Nov 2026, 07:49 UTC
US-Senatswahl: Linksgerichteter Demokrat El-Sayed erklärt sich zum Sieger in Michigan
Bei den US-Kongresswahlen hat der Demokrat Abdul El-Sayed, ein prominenter Vertreter des linken Parteiflügels, seinen Sieg im Bundesstaat Michigan im Rennen um einen Sitz im US-Senat verkündet. „Michigan, wir haben es geschafft!“ rief El-Sayed in der Nacht zum Mittwoch jubelnden …
Welt 04 Nov 2026, 07:58 UTC
El-Sayed wird erster muslimischer US-Senator – Doppel-Desaster für Republikaner
Im besonders beachteten Rennen um einen Senatssitz im Bundesstaat Michigan setzt sich der Demokrat Abdul El-Sayed durch. Der wiederholt von Trump scharf attackierte 42-Jährige gewinnt demnach gegen den Republikaner Mike Rogers.
Stern 04 Nov 2026, 09:00 UTC
Demokrat El-Sayed siegt in Michigan und wird erster Muslim im US-Senat
Bei den US-Kongresswahlen hat der Demokrat Abdul El-Sayed, ein prominenter Vertreter des linken Parteiflügels, im Bundesstaat Michigan einen Sitz im US-Senat erobert. US-Sender berichteten in der Nacht zum Mittwoch, El-Sayed habe einen uneinholbaren Vorsprung von rund sechs …
Der Spiegel 04 Nov 2026, 09:32 UTC
Midterms USA: Abdul al-Sayed ärgert JD Vance
Die Demokraten in Amerika feiern: Sie haben die Mehrheit in beiden Parlamentskammern erreicht unn dabei überraschende Siege errungen. Die ersten Statements der Gewinner im Video.
Der Spiegel 04 Nov 2026, 09:32 UTC
Midterms in den USA - Michigan: Abdul al-Sayed ärgert JD Vance
Die Demokraten in Amerika feiern: Sie haben die Mehrheit in beiden Parlamentskammern erreicht und dabei überraschende Siege errungen. Die ersten Statements der Gewinner im Video.
Die Zeit 04 Nov 2026, 10:42 UTC
Michigan: Demokrat Abdul El-Sayed gewinnt Senatsposten in Michigan
Abdul El-Sayed wird der erste muslimische Senator der USA. Er gewann die Wahl in Michigan, obwohl sich eine Parteikollegin kurz vor der Wahl gegen ihn gestellt hatte.
Handelsblatt 04 Nov 2026, 11:32 UTC
US-Midterms: Aus „Inshallah“ wird „Alhamdulillah“ – El-Sayed wird US-Senator
Der 42-jährige Mediziner aus Michigan wird der erste Muslim im US-Senat. Damit macht er wahr, was ihm ein früherer US-Präsident schon vor zwei Jahrzehnten riet.
t-online 04 Nov 2026, 12:26 UTC
US-Midterms: Demokrat aus Michigan El-Sayed teilt gegen Donald Trump aus
Während des Wahlkampfs hat Donald Trump wiederholt islamophobe und rassistische Äußerungen gegen einen Demokraten erhoben. Nach seinem Wahlsieg richtet der Gescholtene deutliche Worte an den US-Präsidenten.
taz 04 Nov 2026, 14:06 UTC
Demokrat El-Sayed gewinnt Michigan: Der Sieg des „unwahrscheinlichsten aller Kandidaten“
Den industriell geprägten Bundesstaat Michigan bei den Zwischenwahlen zu gewinnen, ist eigentlich ein Selbstläufer für die Demokraten. Für Abdul El-Sayed war es dennoch hart. mehr...

France / global (4)

France 24 03 Nov 2026, 15:34 UTC
US midterms: Michigan candidate El-Sayed pledges to tackle the affordability crisis
The cost of living is one of the main concerns for many US voters as the midterm elections get underway. In Michigan, Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed has pledged to "take the money out of politics and put it in your pocket", as FRANCE 24 correspondent Jessica Le …
France 24 04 Nov 2026, 08:42 UTC
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race, will become first Muslim senator
🇺🇸 Progressive favorite Abdul #El-Sayed has defeated Republican Mike #Rogers in a bitter campaign for #Michigan’s open Senate seat.
France 24 04 Nov 2026, 09:20 UTC
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed to become first Muslim senator after winning Michigan race
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has defeated Republican Mike Rogers in a bitter campaign for Michigan’s open Senate seat, making him the first Muslim elected to the upper chamber of Congress. During his campaign, El-Sayed had to contend with Islamophobic attacks from Republicans and his …
France 24 04 Nov 2026, 10:09 UTC
Abdul El-Sayed set to become first Muslim senator after win in Michigan
Progressive favorite Abdul El-Sayed has defeated Republican Mike Rogers in a bitter campaign for Michigan’s open Senate seat, giving the Democratic Party’s left wing a breakthrough victory in one of the nation’s most important swing states. El-Sayed, the son of Egyptian …

Qatar / global (4)

Al Jazeera English 04 Nov 2026, 00:13 UTC
Stevie Wonder endorses Abdul El-Sayed
American singer Stevie Wonder has delivered a last minute endorsement of Democrat Abdul El-Sayed for the US Senate.
Al Jazeera English 04 Nov 2026, 07:31 UTC
El-Sayed defeats Rogers to win Senate seat in Michigan
This is a breaking news story.
Al Jazeera English 04 Nov 2026, 08:18 UTC
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins election to US Senate from Michigan
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed gave an impassioned victory speech as he beat Republican Mike Rogers in the Michigan senate race
Al Jazeera English 04 Nov 2026, 09:47 UTC
‘Rejecting hate’: Abdul El-Sayed wins Senate seat despite racist attacks
The Democrat defeats Republican Mike Rogers to win Michigan seat to become first Muslim senator-elect in US history.

Brazil (3)

G1 Globo 03 Nov 2026, 23:21 UTC
Quem é Abdul El-Sayed, que pode se tornar o 1º senador muçulmano da história dos EUA
O candidato democrata ao Senado pelo Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed, atrás de uma bandeira dos Estados Unidos em ato de campanha em Mount Clemens, no Michigan, em 31 de outubro de 2026. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/ AP Se as pesquisas se confirmarem, os Estados Unidos podem ter o primeiro …
Folha de S.Paulo 04 Nov 2026, 08:12 UTC
Abdul El-Sayed é o primeiro muçulmano eleito para o Senado dos EUA
O democrata Abdul El-Sayed venceu nesta terça-feira (3) a disputa por uma vaga de Michigan no Senado dos EUA, segundo projeções da imprensa, tornando-se o primeiro muçulmano eleito para a Casa. Leia mais (11/04/2026 - 05h12)
G1 Globo 04 Nov 2026, 08:14 UTC
Quem é Abdul El-Sayed, que se tornou o 1º senador muçulmano da história dos EUA
O candidato democrata ao Senado pelo Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed, atrás de uma bandeira dos Estados Unidos em ato de campanha em Mount Clemens, no Michigan, em 31 de outubro de 2026. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/ AP Os Estados Unidos elegeram o primeiro senador muçulmano de sua história …

United Kingdom / MENA (3)

Middle East Eye 04 Nov 2026, 02:52 UTC
Aber Kawas becomes first Palestinian American elected to New York State Legislature
Aber Kawas becomes first Palestinian American elected to New York State Legislature Submitted by Mounira Elsamra on Tue, 11/03/2026 - 20:41 Kawas is also the first 'hijabi' to be elected to office in the state legislature Left to right: Diana Moreno, David Orkin, Samantha …
Middle East Eye 04 Nov 2026, 07:40 UTC
US midterm elections 2026: Abdul El-Sayed declares victory as first Muslim elected to Senate
US midterm elections 2026: Abdul El-Sayed declares victory as first Muslim elected to Senate Submitted by Yasmine El-Sabawi on Tue, 11/03/2026 - 17:11 Sayed condemns use of US tax dollars to support Israeli 'apartheid and genocidal war' in historic victory speech Michigan …
Middle East Eye 04 Nov 2026, 11:57 UTC
Aber Kawas becomes first Palestinian American elected to New York State Legislature
Aber Kawas becomes first Palestinian American elected to New York State Legislature Aber Kawas has won her bid for the New York State Senate District 12 seat, taking a 75 percent share of the votes with 90 percent of the votes counted when the race was called by the New York …

Argentina (3)

Clarín 04 Nov 2026, 07:30 UTC
Abdul El-Sayed se adelanta a proclamarse ganador en la contienda por el Senado en Michigan
El demócrata Abdul El-Sayed se proclama vencedor en Michigan, aventajando al republicano Mike Rogers con el 51,8% de los votos escrutados. Aunque el conteo sigue, El-Sayed agradece el apoyo recibido y destaca su enfoque en salud pública y reforma electoral como pilares de su …
Clarín 04 Nov 2026, 08:00 UTC
Abdul El-Sayed, el primer senador musulmán en la historia de EE.UU.
El-Sayed, epidemiólogo de Míchigan, es el primer senador musulmán en EE.UU., enfrentando ataques islamófobos de Trump durante la campaña. Apoyado por figuras como Ocasio-Cortez y Sanders, defiende la sanidad como derecho humano, destacando su visión capitalista reguladora.
La Nación 04 Nov 2026, 14:26 UTC
Quién es Abdul El-Sayed, el primer senador musulmán de Estados Unidos que fortaleció al ala progresista de los demócratas
Hijo de inmigrantes egipcios, el epidemiólogo de 42 años se impuso en Michigan con una plataforma centrada en la reducción del costo de vida y la creación de un sistema de salud universal; Trump lo había llamado “jihadista”

Argentina / Latin America (3)

Infobae 04 Nov 2026, 07:30 UTC
Abdul El-Sayed se adelanta a proclamarse ganador en la contienda por el Senado en Michigan
Infobae 04 Nov 2026, 07:44 UTC
Quién es Abdul El-Sayed, el demócrata progresista que será el primer senador musulmán de Estados Unidos
El legislador electo quedó bajo presión en las semanas previas a los comicios por acusaciones de antisemitismo, sus críticas a Israel y la resistencia de dirigentes de su propio espacio
Infobae 04 Nov 2026, 08:01 UTC
El demócrata Abdul El Sayed logra la victoria en Michigan y se convierte en el primer senador musulmán de EEUU

United Kingdom / global (3)

The Guardian 04 Nov 2026, 07:32 UTC
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race to become first Muslim US senator
Democrat defeats Mike Rogers in race marked by Islamophobic attacks from Trump and Republican allies Abdul El-Sayed, the doctor and progressive insurgent, has made history in winning the closely watched US Senate race in Michigan, defeating the Republican Mike Rogers and …
BBC News 04 Nov 2026, 10:03 UTC
Left-wing Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins in Michigan to become first Muslim senator
El-Sayed bested Republican Mike Rogers to become the first Muslim senator in US history.
Reuters (über Google News) 04 Nov 2026, 10:42 UTC
Who is Abdul El-Sayed, first Muslim U.S. Senator-elect?
Who is Abdul El-Sayed, first Muslim U.S. Senator-elect? The Hindu

Nigeria (3)

Punch 04 Nov 2026, 07:36 UTC
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed becomes first Muslim elected US senator
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has made history as the first Muslim elected to the United States Senate after defeating Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan. Read More: https://punchng.com/democrat-abdul-el-sayed-becomes-first-muslim-elected-us-senator/
Punch 04 Nov 2026, 08:00 UTC
I’m so honoured, El-Sayed celebrates historic US Senate victory
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has made history as the first Muslim elected to the United States Senate after winning the midterm election in Michigan. Read More: https://punchng.com/im-so-honoured-el-sayed-celebrates-historic-us-senate-victory/
Vanguard 04 Nov 2026, 08:22 UTC
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed becomes first Muslim elected US senator
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's US Senate race over former Republican lawmaker Mike Rogers, US networks said early Wednesday, making him the first Muslim elected to the upper chamber of Congress. The post Democrat Abdul El-Sayed becomes first Muslim elected US senator …

United States (2)

NPR 04 Nov 2026, 07:28 UTC
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeats Republican Mike Rogers in key Michigan Senate race
El-Sayed's campaign tested how an antiestablishment candidate on the left would fare in a perennial Midwest battleground. With the win, he'll become the first Muslim American to serve in the Senate.
PBS NewsHour 04 Nov 2026, 12:22 UTC
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins election to U.S. Senate from Michigan
Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed will become first Muslim U.S. senator.

Türkiye / global (2)

Anadolu Agency state-run 04 Nov 2026, 07:43 UTC
2026 ABD ara seçimlerinde sandıktan zaferle çıkan Sayed, ABD'nin ilk Müslüman senatörü oldu
ABD'deki ara seçimlerde Michigan eyaletinde, Mısır asıllı Müslüman aday Abdul el-Sayed, Cumhuriyetçi rakibi Mike Rogers'a üstünlük sağlayarak ABD Senatosuna seçilen ilk Müslüman oldu.
Anadolu Agency state-run 04 Nov 2026, 08:37 UTC
2026 ABD ara seçimlerinde Senato yarışını önde götüren Müslüman aday Sayed zaferini ilan etti
ABD'de Kongre ara seçimlerde Michigan eyaletindeki Senato yarışını önde götüren Demokratların Müslüman adayı Abdul el-Sayed, destekçilerine hitaben yaptığı konuşmada zaferini ilan etti.

Ecuador (2)

El Universo 04 Nov 2026, 20:08 UTC
El demócrata Abdulrahman Mohamed El-Sayed se convierte en el primer musulmán elegido para el Senado de EE. UU.
El-Sayed rechazó que su origen y religión fueran utilizados para cuestionar su candidatura y pidió que los electores lo juzgaran por sus propuestas.
El Universo 04 Nov 2026, 21:00 UTC
Quién es Abdul El-Sayed, el primer senador musulmán en Estados Unidos
El demócrata de Míchigan es médico y epidemiólogo, fue funcionario de salud pública y pertenece al ala progresista de su partido.

India (1)

Times of India 04 Nov 2026, 06:58 UTC
US gets its first Muslim Senator: Abdul El-Sayed wins from Michigan, has India link
Abdul El-Sayed has won the US Senate seat in Michigan, defeating Mike Rogers in the recent election. His campaign focused on universal healthcare and ensuring government accountability for all citizens. El-Sayed's victory follows a close primary race against Congresswoman Haley …

Nicaragua (1)

Confidencial 04 Nov 2026, 07:10 UTC
América latina, entre China y Estados Unidos
En su discurso en Davos, el pasado enero, donde se refirió al fin del orden internacional liberal basado en reglas y al papel que debían jugar las potencias medias en la nueva coyuntura el primer ministro canadiense, Marck Carney, trajo a colación la vieja frase de “si no estás …

Spain (1)

El País 04 Nov 2026, 07:43 UTC
La victoria de Abdul El-Sayed en Míchigan permite al ala progresista de los demócratas soñar con la Casa Blanca
La nueva estrella de la izquierda estadounidense será el primer senador musulmán en la historia del país

Pakistan (1)

Dawn 04 Nov 2026, 08:25 UTC
'We did it!': Democrat El-Sayed hails US Senate win, becomes first Muslim elected to upper chamber of Congress
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s US Senate race over former Republican lawmaker Mike Rogers, US networks said early on Wednesday, making him the first Muslim elected to the upper chamber of Congress. “Michigan, we did it!” El-Sayed said in a speech attended by hundreds of …

South Africa (1)

Daily Maverick 04 Nov 2026, 09:12 UTC
Abdul El-Sayed becomes first Muslim elected to US Senat
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s open US Senate seat on Tuesday, according to media projections, becoming the first Muslim elected to the chamber while preserving a crucial Democratic seat in the party’s fight for Senate control.

United Kingdom / Latin America (1)

BBC Mundo 04 Nov 2026, 10:05 UTC
Quién es Abdul El-Sayed, el demócrata de Michigan que se convirtió en el primer senador musulmán en la historia de EE.UU.
En el estado de Míchigan, el candidato del Partido Demócrata, Abdul El-Sayed, se convirtió en el primer senador musulmán del país.

Peru (1)

El Comercio 04 Nov 2026, 11:16 UTC
Demócrata Abdul El-Sayed gana en Míchigan y se convierte en el primer senador musulmán de Estados Unidos
El demócrata Abdul El-Sayed se impuso al republicano Mike Rogers en las elecciones por Míchigan, un estado clave, con una campaña centrada en la salud pública, la reforma del financiamiento electoral y su rechazo a la ayuda militar estadounidense a Israel

Italy (1)

ANSA 04 Nov 2026, 13:28 UTC
Il dem El-Sayed vince in Michigan. E prende in giro Vance: 'JD habibi'
Il politico dem musulmano era stato attaccato dal vicepresidente e da Trump per la sua religione. Ha vinto la corsa al Senato battendo il repubblicano Mike Rogers

Bosnia and Herzegovina (1)

Klix.ba 04 Nov 2026, 14:21 UTC
Sin egipatskih imigranata i uspješni epidemiolog: Ko je Abdul El-Sayed, prvi musliman izabran u američki Senat
Abdul El-Sayed (42), demokrata koji je pobijedio republikanca Mikea Rogersa u Michiganu, po obrazovanju je ljekar i epidemiolog, bivši Rhodesov stipendista na Oxfordu i čovjek koji je s 30 godina preuzeo obnovu zdravstva Detroita nakon bankrota grada.

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