What lies ahead for Michigan senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed?

Al Jazeera English1 hour ago1:09

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins a closely watched Michigan Senate race amid a wider Democratic surge. Backed by progressives, he vows to curb money in politics, ease living costs and push universal healthcare after a campaign dogged by Trump and JD Vance’s “jihadist” smears. Al Jazeera’s Richard Gaisford reports from Detroit, Michigan. #AbdulElSayed #Michigan #MichiganSenate #USMidterms #Midterms2026 #DonaldTrump #JDVance #Democrats #MedicareForAll #UniversalHealthcare #Healthcare #CostOfLiving #Canada #USCanadaTrade #Tariffs #USSenate #AlJazeeraEnglish