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Archived story · published November 2, 2026. Coverage reflects reporting at the time. See today's brief

Politics · November 2, 2026

Abdul El-Sayed says there are things he wishes he

Part of: Michigan Senate: El-Sayed vs. Rogers →
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In the final days of the Michigan Senate race, Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed reflected on his campaign and addressed the political landscape following an endorsement of his Republican opponent, Mike Rogers, by Democratic Representative Haley Stevens. While El-Sayed acknowledged there were aspects of his campaign he would have handled differently, supporters and commentators have weighed in on the potential historical significance of his candidacy, as he would be the first Muslim member of the U.S. Senate if elected.

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Reported across the spectrum

  • Abdul El-Sayed is the Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Michigan.
  • Mike Rogers is the Republican candidate in the same race.
  • Democratic Representative Haley Stevens announced she would vote for Mike Rogers.
  • If elected, Abdul El-Sayed would be the first Muslim member of the U.S. Senate.

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  • Abdul El-Sayed stated there are things he wishes he had done differently in his campaign.
  • A former New York Times op-ed contributor suggested a "reckoning" or that "fire will rise" regardless of the election outcome.

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