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El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Primary, Could Become First Muslim Senator
Abdul El-Sayed is a man who wants to become a senator, a person who helps make laws for the whole United States.
He lives in Michigan, and his parents came to America from Egypt.
Abdul used to work in public health, helping people stay healthy.
He just won a special vote called a primary election in Michigan.
Winning the primary means he is now the Democratic Party's choice for the job.
He beat another candidate named Haley Stevens by only a little bit.
Now Abdul will compete against Mike Rogers, a Republican supported by Donald Trump.
If Abdul wins the big election, he would be the first Muslim senator in American history.
After his win, Abdul said, 'Tomorrow we begin to mend fences,' which means he wants to bring people together.
Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive political outsider and former public health official, won the Democratic U.S. Senate primary in Michigan.
The 41-year-old son of Egyptian immigrants would become the first Muslim U.S. senator if elected.
El-Sayed narrowly defeated four-term U.S. Representative Haley Stevens in the primary.
He will face Trump-backed Republican Mike Rogers, who ran unopposed for the GOP nomination, in the general election.
His victory exposed bitter divisions within the Democratic Party ahead of the U.S. Midterm elections, and he said: 'Tomorrow we begin to mend fences.'
- Who
- Abdul El-Sayed, a 41-year-old progressive political outsider, former public health official, and son of Egyptian immigrants from Ann Arbor, Michigan.
- What
- Won the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan, narrowly defeating four-term U.S. Representative Haley Stevens; if elected he would become the first Muslim U.S. senator.
- Where
- Michigan, United States; his primary night event was held at the Majestic Theatre in Detroit.
- When
- Primary election night, ahead of the U.S. Midterm elections.
- Why
- His victory exposed bitter divisions within the Democratic Party ahead of the midterms, and he says the next step is to mend fences, with the race also carrying historic significance.
Key facts
- Winner
- Abdul El-Sayed
- Age
- 41
- Hometown
- Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Background
- Progressive political outsider and former public health official
- Defeated Opponent
- Haley Stevens, four-term U.S. Representative, narrowly
- Republican Challenger
- Mike Rogers, Trump-backed, ran unopposed for the GOP nomination
- Historic Significance
- Would be the first Muslim U.S. senator if elected
- Victory Quote
- "Tomorrow we begin to mend fences."
Quotes
Abdul El‑Sayed
Candidate, former public health official, and Michigan Senate primary winner
“"Tomorrow we begin to mend fences."”
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