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El-Sayed defeats Rogers to win Michigan Senate race
- Democratic candidate Dr Abdul El-Sayed has defeated Republican contender Mike Rogers to win a US Senate seat from Michigan, becoming the first Muslim elected member of the upper chamber of the US Congress.
- The 42-year-old’s victory is being viewed as a major success for the progressive wing of the Democratic Party.
- His campaign focused on reducing the influence of wealthy donors and major corporations in politics, expanding access to healthcare and ensuring Medicare coverage for everyone.
- El-Sayed also called for an end to US military assistance to Israel, making the issue a key part of his…
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