Candidate for US Senate, Michigan
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) |
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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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 07:37
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan, becoming the first Muslim elected to the US Senate. His campaign faced Islamophobic attacks from Donald Trump and Republican allies. The win added to the Democrats’ decisive Senate majority.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 07:32
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers to win Michigan’s US Senate seat. In his victory speech, El-Sayed highlighted affordability, reducing money in politics, Medicare for All and ending funding for foreign wars.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 07:31
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s US Senate race, giving the party’s progressive wing a boost.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 07:30
Abdul El-Sayed, an epidemiologist and former public health official aligned with the Democratic Party’s left flank, won Michigan’s highly contentious Senate race, defeating his Republican opponent, a former representative.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 07:26
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed declared victory in Michigan’s Senate race, calling it a win for the grassroots movement backing his campaign. He thanked supporters who canvassed, called voters and donated, saying voters had taken a chance on an unlikely candidate. He pledged to serve Michigan with the openness and determination shown by his supporters.
AAl Jazeera EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 07:12
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed spoke in Detroit after defeating Republican Mike Rogers to win Michigan’s Senate seat. The divisive contest featured accusations of antisemitism and Islamophobia. El-Sayed said his name and faith were not why people struggled to afford gas, groceries or medical care. He will become America’s first Muslim senator.
BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 07:09
Abdul El-Sayed’s contest against Republican nominee Mike Rogers was among the most closely watched and heated races of the midterm cycle.
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Fox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 07:05
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed responds to the election.
GGuardian NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 07:05
Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed struck a triumphant tone while speaking to supporters, before the race had been called.
FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 07:02
