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Why a desi family is following bid of El-Sayed to make US Senate history
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- Democrat Abdul El-Sayed is competing against Republican Mike Rogers in the Michigan Senate race. If elected, El-Sayed will become the first Muslim US senator. His wife, Dr. Sarah Jukaku, is connected to Bhatkal, Karnataka, through her heritage.
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Nov 3, 2026 · Updated 11/4/2026, 2:36:30 AM · Reported with: Times of India
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