Abdul El-Sayed

Candidate for US Senate, Michigan

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American politician and epidemiologist (born 1984)

Born	1984-10-31 · Rochester Hills, Michigan
Party	Democratic
Education	University of Michigan (BS) Oriel College, Oxford (DPhil) Columbia University (MD)

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Portrait: Conlan Houston · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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Abdul El-Sayed says Michigan voters rejected a ‘hateful, spiteful campaign’
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.
Party strategy and campaigning
TThe Associated Press 2026-11-05 17:15
Abdul El-Sayed calls out Vance in victory speech
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.
Party strategy and campaigning
TThe Associated Press 2026-11-05 14:00
El-Sayed tells AP Michigan rejected a ‘hateful, spiteful campaign’ after months of Republican attacks
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.
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TThe Associated Press 2026-11-04 19:31
‘The bad guys lost,’ Abdul El-Sayed says after winning Michigan Senate race
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.
Party strategy and campaigning
TThe Associated Press 2026-11-04 09:03
Michigan US Senate race: Rogers and El-Sayed urge turnout in critical contest
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.
Party strategy and campaigning
AAl Jazeera 2026-11-03 19:13
El-Sayed Brushes Off Former Primary Rival’s Call to Denounce Controversial Ad
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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CCNN 2026-10-31 01:41
Abdul El-Sayed says Democrats must win midterms by ‘massive numbers’: Full interview
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed sits down for an exclusive Meet the Press interview less than a month before the midterm elections.
Party strategy and campaigning
NNBC News 2026-10-11 13:10
Abdul El-Sayed says Democrats must win by a wide margin to deter GOP election denial
Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed said Democrats need to win the midterm elections by a “massive” margin so the outcome cannot be questioned.
Party strategy and campaigning
NNBC News 2026-10-11 13:00
El-Sayed discusses priorities, Democratic tensions and call with Obama
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.
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CCNN 2026-08-10 17:53
Abdul El-Sayed: Is this Democratic left-winger the answer to Trump's MAGA?
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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BBBC News 2026-08-06 19:00

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PoliticsAbdul El-Sayed wins Michigan primary in jolt to Democrats

The Democratic Party’s progressive wing won a major victory in Michigan’s Democratic U.S. Senate primary. Abdul El-Sayed’s win strengthens the group’s anti-establishment message. The result gives progressives added momentum inside the party. It comes ahead of the November midterm elections, putting the faction in a stronger position as Democrats prepare for the contest.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-05 18:10

Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan primary in jolt to Democrats

PoliticsEl-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic Senate primary

Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic primary for the US Senate in Michigan.\nHe narrowly defeated Representative Haley Stevens in the contest. The result gives El-Sayed the party’s nomination for the Senate race. Stevens was his closest named rival in the primary.\n

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-05 17:40

El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic Senate primary

PoliticsCNN’s first reactions to Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan Senate primary win

The progressive campaign to reshape the Democratic Party prevailed Tuesday in battleground Michigan. Former public health official Abdul El-Sayed defeated the more moderate Rep. Haley Stevens, along with the party establishment that had rallied behind her. CNN’s Manu Raju examined the result with the Inside Politics panel. The discussion also considered how much outside spending affected the primary and included comments from Michigan Republican candidate Mike Rogers.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-05 17:31

CNN’s first reactions to Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan Senate primary win

PoliticsAbdul El-Sayed says he’d be happy to teach Mike Rogers how to pronounce his name

Abdul El-Sayed has secured the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate in Michigan. He narrowly defeated U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, marking a victory for the party’s progressive wing in a battleground state. El-Sayed will meet Republican Mike Rogers in November. He also said he would be happy to give Rogers lessons on how to pronounce his name.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-05 17:07

Abdul El-Sayed says he’d be happy to teach Mike Rogers how to pronounce his name

PoliticsUS: Progressive Democrat El-Sayed wins key Michigan primary

Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has won a closely fought primary in Michigan. He defeated congresswoman Haley Stevens, who was described as more moderate. The result could help Democrats compete for control of the US Senate in the upcoming midterm elections.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-05 16:07

US: Progressive Democrat El-Sayed wins key Michigan primary

PoliticsWho is Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan Democrats’ best hope of taking back the Senate?

Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan’s Democratic primary and will compete for one of the state’s two Senate seats. His campaign centred on pursuing universal healthcare and removing corporate money from elections. The result makes him the latest progressive challenger to disrupt the Democratic Party’s centrist establishment. His criticism of Israel became another major campaign flashpoint, as he described it as an apartheid state carrying out genocide and pulling the United States into unnecessary Middle East wars. The portrait is by Bryan Quinn.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-05 15:22

Who is Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan Democrats’ best hope of taking back the Senate?

PoliticsWho is Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan Democrats’ best hope of taking back the Senate?

Abdul El-Sayed has won the Michigan Democratic primary and will compete for one of the state’s two Senate seats. His victory makes him the latest progressive outsider to disrupt the strategy of the Democratic Party’s centrist establishment. His campaign focused on pursuing universal health care and removing corporate money from elections. His criticism of Israel also became a major flashpoint, reflecting a growing shift among Democrats against what many describe as an apartheid state.

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FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-05 15:22

Who is Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan Democrats’ best hope of taking back the Senate?

PoliticsAbdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary in major victory for Democrats’ progressive wing

Abdul El-Sayed has won the Democratic primary for a Michigan Senate seat, marking a major victory for the party’s progressive wing. The next decisive test of El-Sayed’s strength, and that of progressives, will come in November. He will face Mike Rogers, a former congressman who ran unopposed for the Republican nomination. The contest is pivotal to Democrats’ hopes of flipping control of the Senate.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-05 15:20

Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary in major victory for Democrats’ progressive wing

PoliticsNBC: Abdul El-Sayed projected to win Michigan Democratic primary

Progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed is projected to win a major victory in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary. The result is presented as a sign of a growing shift inside the Democratic Party over support for Israel. Robin De Wouters, chair of Democrats Abroad Belgium, provides further perspective on the outcome and its implications for the party’s internal debate.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-05 14:55

NBC: Abdul El-Sayed projected to win Michigan Democratic primary

PoliticsCBS News projects progressive Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic Senate primary

CBS News projects that Abdul El-Sayed, described as a progressive populist, defeated Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan’s high-stakes Democratic Senate primary. Ed O’Keefe has the latest developments. The item also promotes “CBS Mornings,” which airs on weekdays and offers breaking news, conversation and feature reporting. The program is available on CBS and through the CBS News app.

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CCBS NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-05 14:47

CBS News projects progressive Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic Senate primary