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Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeats Republican Mike Rogers in key Michigan Senate race November 4, 20262:28 AM ET

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DETROIT — Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has won the U.S. Senate election in Michigan, according to a race call by the Associated Press, a crucial victory in his party's quest to win back the Senate majority.