Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan’s high-stakes Senate race

Abdul El-Sayed, an epidemiologist and former public health official aligned with the Democratic Party’s left flank, won Michigan’s highly hostile Senate race, defeating his Republican rival, former Rep. The victory flips a key seat and bolsters Democratic control of the Senate. El-Sayed’s campaign focused on healthcare access and economic reform, resonating with voters in a state that has been a battleground in recent elections.