Sayed, the leading Muslim candidate in the Senate race in the 2026 US midterm elections, declared victory

While the vote counting continues in Michigan, one of the states where the election results are eagerly awaited in the USA, Sayed, who is leading the race, addressed the voters who supported him in the city of Detroit.

Sayed said, "Michigan, we did it. I am proud and honored to stand before you as the elected senator of this state." he said.

Thanking the voters who supported his election campaign, Sayed stated that he will work to be worthy of the trust shown in him and will carry the expectations of the people of Michigan to Washington.

He called out to Trump.

Addressing US President Donald Trump, who targeted him based on his Muslim identity throughout the election campaign, Sayed said in his speech: "Donald, I know you had a hard time saying my name. That's why you can only call me 'Senator' after JD Vance takes the oath in January." he said.

Sayed also criticized political donors who he said operated against him during his campaign, saying that the pro-Israel lobbying organization in the United States, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), spent $42 million to help him lose the elections.

Emphasizing that Palestinians should have equal rights, peace and the right to self-determination, Sayed said, "If you believe that Palestinian children should grow up in the land of their ancestors, without being killed with our taxes, they call you 'full of hate'. Believing in equal rights, peace, dignity and the right to self-determination is not hatred, but love." he said.

Sayed stated that Michiganders want their taxes to be spent on schools, health services and infrastructure in the state, and that they are against using these resources to finance "discriminatory practices" in other countries.