First Muslim Senator Elected as Faith Reshapes Midterms
Michigan made history overnight as Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Mike Rogers to become the first Muslim American U.S. senator, while faith-minded Democrats notched surprise wins across the map. Charles King frames the results through Daniel 2 — the throne above the throne did not change hands.
Stories Covered
• Abdul El-Sayed defeats Mike Rogers in Michigan's U.S. Senate race, becoming the first Muslim American senator
• Longtime Rep. Marcy Kaptur wins Ohio rematch against Derek Merrin in a redrawn, GOP-leaning district
• Faith-minded Democrats including seminary student James Talarico win…
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