Can the man Trump called a 'jihadist' become America's first Muslim senator?
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The race could determine whether Michigan elects its first Muslim senator, and the heated rhetoric from the president may influence voter perceptions ahead of the midterm elections.
With just over a week left for the US midterm elections, a Senate race in Michigan has drawn national attention. US President Donald Trump unleashed a series of attacks on Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, calling him a "jihadist" and accusing him of having links to extremist groups.
U.S. Senate seats are contested every two years, with each seat influencing the balance of power in Congress; candidates' religious or ethnic backgrounds can become focal points in campaigns, especially when national figures weigh in.
- •The outcome of the Michigan Senate election on November 5
- •Any further statements or campaign actions by President Trump regarding Abdul El‑Sayed
- •Post‑election analysis of how the controversy affected voter turnout and party dynamics