Abdul El-Sayed clinches Democratic nomination for US Senate seat in Michigan

Abdul El-Sayed clinches Democratic nomination for US Senate seat in Michigan Progressive advocate Abdul El-Sayed has secured the Democratic nomination for the US Senate in Michigan, setting up a high-profile showdown against Republican nominee and former US Representative Mike Rogers in November's midterm elections. If elected, El-Sayed, the son of Egyptian immigrants, would make history as the first Muslim elected to the US Senate. On the campaign trail, El-Sayed has taken an outspoken stance on foreign policy, ch