Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has secured victory in Michigan’s highly contested Senate race. His win makes him the first Muslim senator to be elected to the United States Congress.
Described as a left-wing Democrat, El-Sayed has publicly stated four key priorities he plans to address once in Congress. He has also voiced support for President Trump's plan to cut aid to Israel.
Furthermore, El-Sayed has advocated for an end to arms sales to Israel. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.