Michigan election firsts: Muslim, LGBTQ, Democratic socialist wins

In a series of firsts, Michigan will send a Muslim to the US Senate, Native American and openly gay members to the US House, a transgender woman to the state Legislature and more.

By: Jordyn Hermani

Outlets: Bridge Michigan

Published: November 4, 2026

Words: 751

Last Updated: 5 days, 4 hours ago

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Michigan’s midterm elections marked a number of historic firsts
Voters elected country’s first Muslim US Senator in Abdul El-Sayed, state’s first openly gay US Representative in Jeremy Moss
Benson, Brinks make history as first female duo to win governor, lieutenant governor. First transgender woman elected to state House

LANSING — From the first all-female gubernatorial duo in state history to the nation’s first Muslim senator, Michigan voters on Tuesday elected candidates who made …

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