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Anti-Muslim rhetoric targets Michigan Senate candidate

Abdul El-Sayed Michigan United States 240,000 September 20, 2026

Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed faced anti-Muslim attacks in the pivotal Michigan Senate race as of September 20, 2026, raising concerns about the acceptability of Islamophobia in U.S. politics among Michigan's approximately 240,000 Muslim residents.

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How anti-Muslim rhetoric is influencing the pivotal Michigan Senate race

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Attacks aimed at Democrat Abdul El-Sayed have brought back painful memories for some in a contest that has raised questions about the acceptability of Islamophobia in politics.

How anti-Muslim rhetoric is influencing the pivotal Michigan Senate race

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