Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed has made history in American politics by becoming the first Muslim senator in the history of the United States. He defeated Republican rival Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate election, marking a historic milestone for the country’s Muslim community.

El-Sayed secured 2,236,824 votes in the election, while his Republican opponent, Rogers, received 1,992,133 votes. The Democratic candidate won by a margin of 244,691 votes, securing a decisive victory.

There had been concerns among Democrats over the Michigan Senate seat after outgoing Senator Gary Peters decided not to seek re-election. The possibility of Republicans capturing the seat had also become a major topic of discussion during the campaign. However, El-Sayed’s victory has eased those concerns for Democrats.

The 42-year-old El-Sayed previously worked as a public health official. During his election campaign, he focused on reducing the cost of living, ensuring financial security for working families and limiting the influence of major corporations in politics.

One of the key promises of his campaign was to establish a publicly funded healthcare system for all Americans, commonly known as Medicare for All. The proposal was among the central issues highlighted throughout his campaign.

Meanwhile, his Republican opponent, 63-year-old Mike Rogers, also had extensive political and professional experience. Rogers is a former member of the US House of Representatives and previously served as an FBI official.

Rogers also received the endorsement of US President Donald Trump during the election campaign. Despite Trump's support and his own political experience, Rogers failed to secure victory against El-Sayed.

El-Sayed’s victory is being described as a significant moment in American political history, particularly for Muslim representation in the country's highest legislative chamber.