Abdul El-Sayed was a three-sport captain and University of Michigan’s first Rhodes Scholar since 2004 - his athletic journey before winning Michigan’s Senate raceAbdul El Sayed won Michigan Senate: Before entering the US Senate, Abdul El-Sayed captained three high school sports teams, played lacrosse...
04 Nov, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
Grandson of a vegetable seller in Egypt, raised by an imam father and a Michigan-born stepmother: The multi-faith family behind America’s first Muslim senator-elect, Abdul El-SayedAbdul El-Sayed, a Democratic Senate candidate from Michigan, is gearing up for a showdown against Mike Rogers this November. With roots tra...
04 Nov, 2026, 08.18 PM IST
Bill Clinton predicted Abdul El-Sayed could enter politics in 2007, but he laughed it off. 20 years later, he makes history as first Muslim US SenatorAbdul El-Sayed once laughed off former US President Bill Clinton's suggestion that he could run for public office, telling him, “I don’t kn...
04 Nov, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
The political map is anyone's guess after a Democratic wave in the midterm electionsVoters in several traditionally Republican states supported Democratic candidates in recent elections. Kansas and South Carolina elected De...
04 Nov, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
Who won in Michigan election? Check results of Senate, Governor and House racesIn Michigan's 2026 elections, the Democratic party celebrated key wins, highlighted by Abdul El-Sayed's triumph in the Senate race. A forme...
04 Nov, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
Who won Governor of Michigan race? Meet Democrat Jocelyn Benson and her $60000 promise for teachersThe Associated Press projects that Democrat Jocelyn Benson has won Michigan’s governor’s race. The longtime secretary of state built her ca...
04 Nov, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
US midterm elections 2026: Democrat Abdul El-Sayed claims victory in brutal Senate battle in MichiganAbdul El-Sayed has emerged victorious in the contentious Michigan Senate race, winning against Republican Mike Rogers by garnering 51.8% of...
04 Nov, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
US midterms deliver historic firsts as Black, Native American, LGBTQ+ and Latina leaders break political barriersThe 2026 midterm elections in the United States resulted in significant achievements for underrepresented groups. Keisha Lance Bottoms and ...
04 Nov, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
Midterms may bring in wave of historic firsts for some states and the countryThis midterm election may result in unprecedented leadership milestones across various demographics in the United States. Voters could elec...
04 Nov, 2026, 08.35 AM IST
US Midterm Elections 2026 may bring a wave of historic firsts across states and the country. Check hereThis midterm election is notable for the historically diverse slate of candidates running for office. Several candidates could achieve sign...
04 Nov, 2026, 08.08 AM IST
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers duel for key Michigan Senate seatAbdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers are competing in a crucial Senate race in Michigan, which may influence Senate control. El-Sayed is promotin...
04 Nov, 2026, 03.32 AM IST
Who is Eric Cheng? Why Nithya Raman fired her campaign staffer days before LA mayoral electionEric Cheng, a part-time staffer on Nithya Raman's mayoral campaign, was terminated after making inappropriate comments. His remarks regardi...
03 Nov, 2026, 11.09 PM IST
US midterm elections 2026: Democrats gain ground in key Senate battlegrounds, lead in five Republican-held statesPolls show Democrats gaining strength in key Senate races ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. The New York Times/Siena University su...
03 Nov, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
From Texas to Maine, the races that could reshape America's political mapVoters across the United States are heading to the polls to determine pivotal Senate and House races. Key states such as Texas, Georgia, an...
03 Nov, 2026, 09.51 AM IST
Why did Democrat Haley Stevens endorse Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate race just days before Election Day?Haley Stevens has notably backed Republican candidate Mike Rogers right before the Election Day, following a rift with Abdul El-Sayed. Afte...
02 Nov, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
US midterm elections 2026: Key battleground states that may decide Senate, US House of Representatives for Donald Trump, Republican Party, Democratic PartyUS midterm elections 2026: Republicans are defending a 53-47 Senate majority in a midterm election in which the battleground map has expand...
31 Oct, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
Michigan Senate race a test of attacks on Muslim candidate, progressive agendaMichigan’s open Senate race between Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has become a test of both party control and politica...
28 Oct, 2026, 04.15 PM IST