Historic firsts in US midterm elections as Georgia elects first Black woman governor, Michigan first Muslim senatorThe US midterm elections yielded remarkable results with the election of several historic figures. Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms became Geo...
04 Nov, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
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
Abdul El-Sayed: How a Rhodes scholar from Michigan became the state's first Muslim US SenatorAbdul El-Sayed's inspiring journey began in Michigan, shaped by his upbringing as the child of Egyptian immigrants. His dedication to socia...
04 Nov, 2026, 05.08 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 Midterm Elections 2026: Trump's handpicked candidate bets backfire as Democrats capture key Senate seatsIn the recent midterm elections, candidates endorsed by Donald Trump faced significant defeats in key races across several states. Voters i...
04 Nov, 2026, 12.53 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
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
How can Democrats win the Senate in 2026 midterm elections? The net four-seat math explainedDemocrats need a net gain of four Senate seats to take control of the chamber in the 2026 US midterm elections. With 35 Senate contests sch...
03 Nov, 2026, 09.00 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
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