Abdul El‑Sayed is running in a special election in Michigan that could make him the first Muslim member of the U.S. Senate. He told reporters that a victory would break that historic barrier. In campaign speeches he attacked his Republican opponent, Mike Rogers, accusing him of acting as a puppet for large corporations. El‑Sayed promised to curtail the influence of big companies on politics if elected. He positioned his platform around reducing corporate power in government. The election is scheduled for Tuesday.