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Abdul El-Sayed, a physician and former health director, aims to become the first Muslim senator in U.S. history. He previously ran for governor in 2018 and is now competing against Republican Mike Rogers in the 2026 Senate race. Supported by notable figures like Mark Ruffalo, El-Sayed leads in recent polls despite facing criticism from Donald Trump. His election would mark a significant milestone for Muslim representation in U.S. politics.

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