Candidate for US Senate, Michigan
American politician and epidemiologist (born 1984)
| Born | 1984-10-31 · Rochester Hills, Michigan |
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| Party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Michigan (BS) Oriel College, Oxford (DPhil) Columbia University (MD) |
What this person said on the record, as reported, newest first.
Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed said he was “running on adrenaline and caffeine” after his race against Republican Mike Rogers was called early Wednesday. Democrats scored another major win in the key swing state and won a substantial Senate majority in Tuesday’s midterm elections.
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The Associated Press
Abdul El-Sayed invoked “Wolverine 1, Buckeye 0” as he called out Vance in his victory speech. The son of Egyptian immigrants will become the nation’s first Muslim senator. The former public health official has never held elected office and lost Michigan’s Democratic gubernatorial primary by double digits eight years ago.
TThe Associated Press
Michigan Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed told The Associated Press that voters rejected what he called a “hateful, spiteful campaign” after months of Republican attacks on his Muslim identity.
TThe Associated Press
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers to win Michigan’s Senate seat, becoming the first Muslim senator in the country. At a Detroit victory rally, he thanked supporters for backing an “unlikely” candidate, calling the result a breakthrough for the party’s left wing.
TThe Associated Press
Michigan’s Senate race has entered its final hours, with Democrat Abdul El-Sayed seeking to become the first Muslim in the US Senate and unseat Trump-backed Republican Mike Rogers. El-Sayed has faced a slew of last-minute Islamophobic attacks.
AAl Jazeera
With the president campaigning in Florida and Republican House candidates facing fresh signs of trouble, two major stories involving Democrats are shaking up the campaign: ballot maneuvering in Alaska and a controversial ad in Michigan.
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CNN
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed sits down for an exclusive Meet the Press interview less than a month before the midterm elections.
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NBC News
Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed said Democrats need to win the midterm elections by a “massive” margin so the outcome cannot be questioned.
NNBC News
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed said Sunday that he had a “really warm” conversation with former President Barack Obama. The discussion came as Democrats seek a way forward after last week’s bruising primary. El-Sayed, a progressive, narrowly defeated moderate Rep. Haley Stevens, the establishment’s preferred candidate. He said he and Obama discussed bringing Democrats together to retain Michigan’s critical Senate seat in November.
CCNN
Left-wing political outsider Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary. Drawing on Muhammad Ali, he said the campaign had “shaken up the world.” He will now face Republican Trump ally Mike Rogers in the November midterm elections. A victory would make El-Sayed the first Muslim to serve in the US Senate. The report examines who he is and what his primary win could mean for Democrats.
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BBC News
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Abdul El-Sayed invoked “Wolverine 1, Buckeye 0” as he called out Vance in his victory speech. The son of Egyptian immigrants will become the nation’s first Muslim senator. The former public health official has never held elected office and lost Michigan’s Democratic gubernatorial primary by double digits eight years ago.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 14:00
Arab Americans in Michigan celebrated Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate victory, calling it a balm after a bitter, divisive campaign marked by a surge in Islamophobic rhetoric.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 22:36
Michigan Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed told The Associated Press that voters rejected what he called a “hateful, spiteful campaign” after months of Republican attacks on his Muslim identity.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 19:31
Fox News’ decision desk projects Democrat Abdul El-Sayed as the winner of Michigan’s Senate race. Political commentators discuss what the outcome means for the Democratic Party.
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Fox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 19:15
Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s Senate race, becoming the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate. In his victory speech, he challenged super PACs and special interests, and thanked AIPAC for spending $42 million against him, saying it gave him the chance to beat the group twice.
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Global NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 16:15
Democratic voters danced to celebrate Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan victory. Supporters in Detroit hailed the election of the first Muslim to the US Senate.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 15:51
El-Sayed is projected to become the first Muslim elected to the US Senate. He ran as an unapologetic progressive and overcame millions of dollars in negative ads, while facing criticism over his stance on Israel, allegations of antisemitism and Islamophobic attacks.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 15:00
Abdul El-Sayed is poised to become the first Muslim senator in US history after winning Michigan’s midterm election. He faced what he denounced as racist attacks, including from Donald Trump, and responded with what a France 24 correspondent described as “humour and hope.”
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-04 14:25
Abdul El-Sayed is poised to become the first Muslim senator in US history after winning in Michigan. He has denounced racist attacks against him, including from Donald Trump, and France 24 correspondent Jessica Le Masurier says he countered them with “humour and hope.”
FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 14:25
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate race, becoming the first Muslim elected to the US Senate. The 42-year-old physician, who represents the Democratic Party’s progressive wing, won a seat Republicans had hoped to flip.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 12:37
