Abdul el-sayed becomes first Muslim senator in the United States

Abdul El-Sayed won a seat in the United States Senate after running for office in Michigan.

He will become the first Muslim person to serve in the upper house of the American legislature. Judy and Jan Johnson, who are the parents of El-Sayed's stepmother Jackie, raised El-Sayed as their own grandson. The Johnsons welcomed El-Sayed into their family when his father married their daughter while El-Sayed was four years old.

They supported him throughout his education at the University of Michigan, helping him with everything from academic papers to household chores. The Johnsons appeared in a campaign advertisement to share stories about his upbringing. During the election, they tried to remain positive despite attacks on El-Sayed regarding his Muslim faith. The family continues to celebrate Thanksgiving together, a holiday where El-Sayed hosts the family and everyone contributes to the meal.