Abdul El-Sayed declares victory in Michigan Senate race, addresses Trump

Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed has declared victory over Republican rival Mike Rogers in the race for Michigan’s US Senate seat during the midterm congressional elections. Taking the stage before a crowd of supporters in Detroit, El-Sayed said, "We did it," and addressed US President Donald Trump, adding, "You can now call me Senator."

In his speech, El-Sayed said, "I am deeply proud and honored to stand before you as the senator-elect," expressing his eagerness to begin his work in the Senate and stating that he "cannot wait to start serving the people of Michigan."

The Associated Press announced that Democrat Abdul El-Sayed is leading the Michigan Senate race after receiving 2,207,507 votes, or 52 percent, compared to Republican Mike Rogers, who garnered 1,955,024 votes, or 46 percent, with about 85 percent of ballots counted.