Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeats Republican Mike Rogers in key Michigan Senate race / WKKY Country 104.7 Sam Gringlas Nov 4, 2026 | 2:28 AM El-Sayed’s campaign tested how an antiestablishment candidate on the left would fare in a perennial Midwest battleground. With the win, he’ll become the first Muslim American to serve in the Senate. (Image credit: Spencer Platt)