Photos: Celebration and gloom as blue wave sweeps midterms

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Overnight after the midterm elections, celebrations and disappointments were visible across the country as Democrats experienced a strong victory often referred to as a "blue wave." In Detroit, Abdul El-Sayed won his race against Mike Rogers, becoming the first Muslim senator in U.S. history, while James Talarico flipped a long-held Republican Senate seat in Texas. Republicans also saw some victories, such as Byron Donalds winning Florida's governorship over David Jolly and Jon Ossoff securing re-election to the Senate in Georgia.

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Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a Democrat and former public health official, won the Michigan Senate race on November 4, 2026, defeating Republican Mike Rogers. This victory made El-Sayed the first openly Muslim male senator in U.S. history. Despite facing Islamophobic attacks and false allegations linking him to terrorism during his campaign, El-Sayed secured a decisive win. The election was seen as crucial for determining control of the Senate; with El-Sayed's win, Democrats strengthened their position heading into the new Congress. During his victory speech, El-Sayed mockingly addressed Republican JD Vance using an Arabic term "habibi," meaning friend, highlighting his embrace of cultural identity in political discourse.

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Joy and despair punctuated election watch parties overnight after a blue tsunami swept the country’s midterm elections. asserted

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In Detroit, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed celebrated his victory over Republican Mike Rogers to become the first Muslim senator in U.S. history. asserted

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He was cheered on by a crowd of supporters — some wearing hijabs, others cowboy hats. asserted

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There were contrasting scenes of disappointment at a Detroit watch party for Rogers who lost in the hostile race. asserted

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In Austin, Texas, James Talarico supporters greeted the beaming Democrat at a burger joint after he flipped a Senate seat that had been held by Republicans for decades. asserted

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Trump ally Byron Donalds defeated Democrat David Jolly to become Florida’s next governor. asserted

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In Georgia, Democrat Jon Ossoff cruised to Senate re-election as he defeated Republican Mike Collins. asserted

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Democrat Roy Cooper bested former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley to win the Senate election in North Carolina, gaining a crucial seat for his party in the race to control the chamber. Democrat Jocelyn Benson succeeded Gretchen Whitmer to become the next governor of Michigan, extending the party’s control for four more years. asserted

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