El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate seat, NBC News projects

Abdul El-Sayed has won the Senate seat in Michigan, according to NBC News projections. By defeating Representative Mike Rogers, the physician becomes the first Muslim ever elected to the U.S. Senate. Throughout the campaign, El-Sayed faced a barrage of Islamophobic hate originating from Donald Trump and his opponent, Mike Rogers. This historic victory marks a significant milestone in American political history as El-Sayed secures his position in the legislative body representing the state of Michigan.