Abdul El-Sayed’s grandparents reflect on his historic Senate win

Judy and Jan Johnson, the grandparents of Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, expressed their pride following his election as Michigan's first Muslim American U.S. senator. The couple, who appeared in a campaign ad supporting their grandson, told ABC News Live that they are ecstatic about his historic victory in the race decided on Tuesday.

El-Sayed lived with the Johnsons while attending the University of Michigan, where they assisted him with everything from academic feedback to laundry. During the campaign, Judy Johnson noted that El-Sayed called her weekly and the couple attended his election night party, maintaining a positive outlook despite attacks on his faith.

The Johnsons, who are Presbyterian deacons, look forward to celebrating Thanksgiving with El-Sayed, who has hosted the family for years. They recalled welcoming him into their household when his father married their daughter Jackie and described the senator-elect as energetic, intelligent, and respectful of his elders.

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