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‘A beautifully American story’: El-Sayed's historic Senate victory resonates with Muslim Americans
Compiled Nov 5
What happened
Abdul El-Sayed became the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate, winning Michigan's race
The detail
He defeated GOP rival Mike Rogers, with the outcome confirmed early Wednesday
The detail
President Trump called El-Sayed a 'jihadist' who was 'on the side of the terrorists'
The detail
Dozens of Republicans in Congress formed a Sharia-Free America Caucus
How it unfolded
25 years ago: The Sept. 11 attacks occurred, sparking anti-Muslim sentiment in America. · a year ago: Zohran Mamdani was elected New York City mayor, triggering a surge in anti-Muslim rhetoric. · during the campaign: Trump called El-Sayed a 'jihadist' and Republicans formed the Sharia-Free America Caucus. · at the GOP midterm convention in Dallas: Sen. Ted Cruz declared 'Sharia law has no place in America' to loud cheers. · Tuesday: Michigan voters cast ballots in the Senate race along with other elections, including Texas races. · early Wednesday: El-Sayed's defeat of Mike Rogers was confirmed, making him the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate.
By the numbers
25 years time since 9/11 · 26 age of Zaynah Jadallah · 15+ years duration of anti-Sharia rhetoric · 2 daughters of Yasmin El-Sayed · 1 year time since Mamdani's election