Abdul El-Sayed Wins US Senate Race: Celebrations In Karnataka's Bhatkal | US Midterms 2026
A historic victory in the US midterm elections has sparked celebrations thousands of miles away in Karnataka's Bhatkal. Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan's US Senate race, becoming the first Muslim elected to the United States Senate. In Bhatkal, relatives of his wife, Sarah Jukaku, celebrated the victory after following the election results through the night. Sarah's family traces its roots to the coastal town in Karnataka, where Abdul El-Sayed has also visited for family weddings.
