I Might Be More Indian than Arab: Abdul El-sayed, Michigan Senate Winner, Has a Karnataka Connection

Abdul El-Sayed’s projected victory in Michigan’s US Senate race is drawing attention not just for its political significance but also for the personal story behind the Democratic candidate’s connection to India. The Egyptian-American politician, who could become the first Muslim elected to the US Senate, has often spoken about his close association with his wife Sarah Jukaku’s South Indian family, even joking that years of marriage have made him feel more Indian than Arab. Follow Live updates here

As Michigan’s Senate race puts El-Sayed in the national spotlight, his remarks about his Indian connection offer a glimpse into the family and cultural influences that have shaped his personal life.

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