El-Sayed tells AP Michigan rejected ‘hateful, spiteful campaign’ after months of Republican attacks

Abdul El-Sayed won a Michigan Senate race after facing months of attacks from Republicans focused on his Muslim identity. Following his victory, El-Sayed told the Associated Press that voters had rejected what he called a "hateful, spiteful campaign." The race was closely watched nationally.

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Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 6d ago· ran in 2 outlets

El-Sayed says Michigan rejected ‘hateful, spiteful campaign’ after months of Republican attacks

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Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 6d ago

El-Sayed tells AP Michigan rejected ‘hateful, spiteful campaign’ after months of Republican attacks

Bangor Daily NewsLean Left· 6d ago

El-Sayed tells AP Michigan rejected ‘hateful, spiteful campaign’ after months of Republican attacks

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The HillCenter· 5d ago

El-Sayed: Michigan rejected ‘hateful, spiteful campaign’

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WTOP Washington DCCenter· 6d ago

El-Sayed tells AP Michigan rejected ‘hateful, spiteful campaign’ after months of Republican attacks

WHEC RochesterCenter· 6d ago

El-Sayed tells AP Michigan rejected ‘hateful, spiteful campaign’ after months of Republican attacks

WCBD News 2Center· 6d ago

El-Sayed tells AP Michigan rejected ‘hateful, spiteful campaign’ after months of Republican attacks

KAAL RochesterCenter· 6d ago

El-Sayed tells AP Michigan rejected ‘hateful, spiteful campaign’ after months of Republican attacks

WDIO DuluthCenter· 6d ago

El-Sayed tells AP Michigan rejected ‘hateful, spiteful campaign’ after months of Republican attacks

MLiveCenter· 5d ago

Abdul El-Sayed reflects on historic Michigan win, says voters rejected divisive campaign

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Toledo BladeLean Right· 6d ago· ran in 2 outlets

El-Sayed says Michigan rejected ‘hateful, spiteful campaign’ after months of Republican attacks

MyNorthwestLean Right· 6d ago· ran in 8 outlets

El-Sayed tells AP Michigan rejected ‘hateful, spiteful campaign’ after months of Republican attacks