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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In Michigan’s race for an open Senate seat, Republican former congressman Mike Rogers is facing Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed. Some Jewish voters who usually lean left are shifting their support to Rogers.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-07 21:47
Former President Barack Obama says he will campaign in Michigan with Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed. CNN discusses whether Obama can strengthen El-Sayed’s support among Black voters and who currently comes closest to being the Democratic Party’s “spiritual” leader.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-06 14:05
Democratic strategist James Carville discusses the party’s strategy for the 2026 midterm campaign and what he hopes Democrats will pursue in the 2028 presidential election.
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Fox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-06 02:45
U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed discusses the alleged attempted crashing of a FlyDubai plane bound for Tel Aviv, the Iran conflict and the upcoming midterm elections.
FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-05 23:45
Former President Barack Obama and President Donald Trump both plan to campaign in Michigan in the coming weeks to support their candidates. Their contest centers especially on the key Senate race between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-05 22:30
Former President Barack Obama plans to appear with Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit this month as he becomes more involved in the midterm elections.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-05 20:59
The Five co-hosts discuss the campaign reach of Democratic Michigan U.S. Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed and whether his “alpha energy” can appeal to MAHA voters.
FFox NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-30 00:45
Democratic Senate candidate El-Sayed has climbed in the polls and now leads the Michigan race. In Maine, Sen. Susan Collins is ahead of Troy Jackson, according to the latest numbers presented by NBC News’ Steve Kornacki.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 01:29
Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris endorsed Michigan U.S. Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed while speaking Tuesday at a Detroit roundtable focused on Black maternal health.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 07:30
Former Vice President Kamala Harris joined Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed on the campaign trail in Detroit to strengthen Democratic unity in the key swing state. El-Sayed said their focus on voters facing economic hardship could help bridge divisions exposed during the party’s primary ahead of November’s midterm election.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 23:20
