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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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.
Primaries and candidates
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.
Primaries and candidates
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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PoliticsUS: Progressive El-Sayed narrowly leads in high-stakes Michigan Democratic primary

A contest promoted as a defining test of the Democratic Party’s direction became a tense election-night cliffhanger. Progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed held a narrow lead over US Representative Haley Stevens in Michigan’s Democratic primary for the US Senate. His advantage was shrinking, leaving the result increasingly uncertain as the count continued.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-05 09:02

US: Progressive El-Sayed narrowly leads in high-stakes Michigan Democratic primary

PoliticsUS: Progressive El-Sayed narrowly leads in high-stakes Michigan Democratic primary

An election billed as a defining test of the Democratic Party’s direction became a tense cliffhanger on election night. Progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed held a narrow lead in Michigan’s Democratic primary for the US Senate. His advantage over US Representative Haley Stevens was shrinking, leaving the outcome uncertain. The contest was presented as a significant measure of where the party may be headed.

US politicsMichiganDemocratic primarySenate election

FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-05 09:02

US: Progressive El-Sayed narrowly leads in high-stakes Michigan Democratic primary

PoliticsMichigan Senate race remains too close to call as Abdul El-Sayed cautions against declaring victory

U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive Abdul El-Sayed are competing closely for the Democratic Senate nomination in Michigan. El-Sayed says it is too early to claim victory while the contest remains unresolved. The primary has become one of the most expensive campaigns in the country. It also serves as a proxy fight between the Democratic Party’s establishment and progressive wings.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-05 07:15

Michigan Senate race remains too close to call as Abdul El-Sayed cautions against declaring victory

PoliticsNBC projects Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic Senate primary

NBC projects that progressive advocate Abdul El-Sayed has won the Democratic primary for Senate in Michigan. He overcame more than $60 million in spending to defeat Congresswoman Haley Stevens, who is described as pro-Israel. The result marks a primary victory for El-Sayed despite the scale of spending directed against him.

US electionsMichiganDemocratic Party

AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-05 06:10

NBC projects Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic Senate primary

PoliticsWATCH LIVE: Abdul El-Sayed hosts election night watch party as results come in

Supporters are gathering with Abdul El-Sayed as polling places close and election returns begin to arrive. The group is monitoring the live results and campaign outcome during an election night watch party. The event is being livestreamed as the count develops.

Abdul El-SayedMichiganelectionwatch party

FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-05 01:20

WATCH LIVE: Abdul El-Sayed hosts election night watch party as results come in

PoliticsLIVE: Watch party for Democratic Senate candidate El-Sayed

Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic candidate for Senate in Michigan, is holding a watch party as voters go to the polls. The high-stakes primary pits El-Sayed, a progressive former public health official, against Representative Haley Stevens. El-Sayed wants to end unconditional U.S. military aid to Israel and accuses Israel of genocide. Stevens is a moderate backed by pro-Israel groups and has been a vocal longtime supporter of Israel.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-05 01:01

LIVE: Watch party for Democratic Senate candidate El-Sayed

PoliticsEl-Sayed and Stevens face off in Michigan Democratic Senate primary

Voters in Michigan are set to cast ballots in the Democratic primary for the US Senate. Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens are competing for the party’s nomination. The contest could alter the party’s political landscape. Its outcome will determine which Democrat advances in Michigan’s Senate race.

MichiganDemocratic PartySenate primary

AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 20:58

El-Sayed and Stevens face off in Michigan Democratic Senate primary

PoliticsHow much has AIPAC spent against Michigan’s Abdul El-Sayed, and why?

A pro-Israel group is deploying its financial power in Michigan’s Senate contest. Its spending is aimed at helping Haley Stevens win against Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive doctor. The report examines how much AIPAC has spent opposing El-Sayed and why the group is backing Stevens. The focus is the role of campaign money in the Democratic Senate primary.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-02 20:00

How much has AIPAC spent against Michigan’s Abdul El-Sayed, and why?

PoliticsUS Arabs eye ‘historic’ Senate win for Abdul El-Sayed despite AIPAC attacks

Michigan’s Senate race has come to represent a Democratic split over Israel. Progressive doctor Abdul El-Sayed is drawing hopes from Arab American voters who see a possible historic victory. At the same time, AIPAC is spending heavily to oppose him. The contest has therefore become a prominent test of the party’s divide over Israel and its politics.

US politicsMichiganSenate electionAIPAC

AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-01 22:31

US Arabs eye ‘historic’ Senate win for Abdul El-Sayed despite AIPAC attacks