Karnataka’s Son-in-Law Abdul El-Sayed Makes History in America, Set to Become the First Muslim US Senator
New Delhi | November 5, 2026
Abdul El-Sayed has made history by winning the US Senate election from Michigan as a Democratic Party candidate. He is set to become the first elected Muslim senator in the United States.
His victory also has a special connection with India, particularly Karnataka. His wife, Dr. Sarah Jukaku, belongs to a family originally from Bhatkal in Karnataka. Her grandfather, J.H. Shamsuddin Jukaku, served as Deputy Finance Minister in the erstwhile Mysore State government. Her father, Dr. Jukaku Taiyab, also traces his roots to Bhatkal.
The news of El-Sayed’s historic victory has brought pride and joy to people in Bhatkal as well.