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US Senator Abdul El-Sayed launches ‘Habibi’ political action committee
The first Muslim senator's new committee will let him raise money for other candidates.
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Abdul El-Sayed did not have to become less Muslim to win
His historic victory in Michigan shows that Muslim Americans need not abandon their identity to succeed in politics.
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Historic firsts redraw US political map in 2026 midterm elections
The 2026 US midterms delivered a wave of historic firsts for women, Black, Muslim, gay and Native American politicians.
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US midterms bring a wave of historic firsts as minorities win key races
US midterms bring a wave of historic firsts as minorities win key races: The first Native American female senator in Minnesota, the first openly gay male senator in New Hampshire, the first Muslim senator in Michigan and the country's first Black female governor in Georgia. FRANCE 24's Elitsa Gadeva has more.
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Midterms: How Abdul El-Sayed used 'humour and hope' to rebuff racism
Abdul El-Sayed is set to become the first Muslim senator in US history following his midterms victory in Michigan. His victory came despite what he has denounced as racist attacks against him, inlcuding from Donald Trump, which, says FRANCE 24's correspondent Jessica Le Masurier, he rebuffed with a mixture of "humour and hope".
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Left-wing Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins in Michigan to become first Muslim senator
El-Sayed bested Republican Mike Rogers to become the first Muslim senator in US history.
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‘Call me senator’: How Abdul El-Sayed beat Trump’s hate to create history
The 42-year-old Democrat has defeated Republican Mike Rogers to become the first Muslim senator in the US.
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US midterms bring surge of historic firsts for women and minorities
The 2026 US midterm elections will go down in history for the Democrats' dramatic takeover of both houses of Congress but also for a surge of historic firsts for women, LGBT, Black and Native American candidates, as well as the election of the first Muslim US senator.
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Abdul El-Sayed set to become first Muslim senator after win in Michigan
Progressive favorite Abdul El-Sayed has defeated Republican Mike Rogers in a bitter campaign for Michigan’s open Senate seat, giving the Democratic Party’s left wing a breakthrough victory in one of the nation’s most important swing states. El-Sayed, the son of Egyptian immigrants, will become the nation’s first Muslim senator. France 24's Jessica Le Masurier has more.
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Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race, will become first Muslim senator
🇺🇸 Progressive favorite Abdul #El-Sayed has defeated Republican Mike #Rogers in a bitter campaign for #Michigan’s open Senate seat.
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Democrat Abdul El-Sayed to become first Muslim senator after winning Michigan race
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has defeated Republican Mike Rogers in a bitter campaign for Michigan’s open Senate seat, making him the first Muslim elected to the upper chamber of Congress. During his campaign, El-Sayed had to contend with Islamophobic attacks from Republicans and his primary opponent endorsing Rogers.
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Michigan US Senate race: Rogers, El-Sayed urge turnout for critical race
Abdul El-Sayed hopes to become the first Muslim US senator as Michigan's Senate race reaches its critical final hours.
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Trump leans into Islamophobia and conspiracy in last-ditch campaign rallies
Trump attacks Muslim politicians Abdul El-Sayed and Ilhan Omar in his two last rallies on the campaign trail.
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Saudi Arabia reports interception of Houthi drone targeting Mecca
Houthis deny targeting the region of the Muslim holy city as hostilities continue to escalate.
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Palestinians face growing bans from Al-Aqsa as Israel tightens control
As Israel renews a ban on Al-Aqsa imam, Islamic Waqf officials warn of shrinking authority at Muslim holy site.
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French shooting suspect deliberately targeted Muslims, Africans
A man suspected of a gun attack in the Paris suburbs last week, killing one person and wounding seven including a child, has admitted to "targeting individuals who appeared to be Muslim, African, or North African," prosecutors said on Thursday. The attack came amid an increasingly tense political climate, with just six months to go before next spring's presidential election.
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'Very disturbing details': Trappes shooting suspect admits targeting victims by race, religion
A man suspected of a gun attack in the Paris suburbs last week that killed one person and wounded five including a child has admitted to "targeting individuals who appeared to be Muslim, African, or North African," prosecutors said on Thursday. FRANCE 24's Charli James reports.
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Al Jazeera speaks to El-Sayed as religion becomes flashpoint in Senate race
Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed is pushing back against attacks over his Muslim faith.
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US Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib condemns anti-Muslim election rhetoric
US Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib condemns anti-Muslim election rhetoric
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US midterms: Trump escalates anti-Muslim attacks against Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed
As the US midterm elections approach, the Michigan Senate race is splitting communities. Trump is escalating anti-Muslim attacks against Abdul El-Sayed, the Michigan Democratic Senate candidate, who could become the first Muslim senator in US history.