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Elissa Slotkin Projected to Win Michigan Senate Race, First Muslim Senator
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Elissa Slotkin has been projected to win the Michigan Senate race, defeating Republican Mike Rogers. Slotkin, who has criticized Israel's actions in Gaza and called for a halt to U.S. military aid, will be the first Muslim senator in U.S. history. Her candidacy faced opposition from the pro-Israel lobby AIPAC and sparked controversy among some Michigan Jews. The race was backed by former President Donald Trump.
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- Elissa Slotkin projected to win Michigan Senate race, becoming first Muslim U.S. senator.
- Slotkin is a critic of Israel, calling for a halt to U.S. military aid to Gaza.
- Her positions on Israel sparked controversy among Michigan Jews.
- The pro-Israel lobby AIPAC actively worked against her election.
- Slotkin defeated Republican Mike Rogers, who was backed by Donald Trump.
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