Abdulrahman Said: We completed the mission in Michigan
Abdulrahman Said wins U.S. Senate seat in Michigan, succeeding Gary Peters.
Translated by Qiyas from الراي — Original source
Democrat Abdul Rahman “Abdul” El-Sayed announced his victory in the U.S. Senate race in Michigan on Monday, defeating Republican Mike Rogers and becoming the first Muslim elected to the upper chamber of Congress.
Speaking at his campaign headquarters in Detroit, El-Sayed said, “We did it! I am very proud and honored to stand here as the elected senator from the great state of Michigan.”
El-Sayed, a physician, made campaign pledges that included comprehensive healthcare as he sought to win a crucial Senate seat for Democrats, succeeding retiring Senator Gary Peters.
The 42-year-old pledged to help low-income voters access healthcare. Addressing Michigan residents on the eve of the election, he said, “You deserve to see a doctor without incurring huge costs,” vowing to transform the profit-driven U.S. healthcare system.
During the campaign, El-Sayed drew large crowds across the state, even in areas long considered Republican strongholds. He also pledged to separate “money from politics” and address the economic hardships facing voters.
