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.
Abdul El-Sayed speaks with Kaitlan Collins about his victory in Michigan’s primary election. He responds to criticism from within and outside his party and outlines how he plans to challenge Trump-backed Republican Mike Rogers in the general election. The discussion also covers Trump’s response to the result, federal funding for Israel and what it could mean if El-Sayed becomes the first Muslim U.S. senator.
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CNN
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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The Associated Press
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Judy and Jan Johnson told ABC News Live they were proud to see their grandson, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, elected to the Senate.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-07 01:54
Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed, a Democrat from Michigan, addressed the Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit in Chantilly, Virginia, days after winning his midterm election.
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Fox NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-07 00:15
Jan and Judy Johnson, grandparents of Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed, joined ABC News Live to discuss his Senate victory, their blended interfaith family and the traditions that bring them together.
AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 20:33
Arabs around the world are celebrating Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed's election to a U.S. Senate seat and welcoming his use of Arabic words and phrases in American political speech.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 15:00
Before winning election as Michigan senator, Abdul El-Sayed had a heated exchange with a British TV journalist that went viral. In a 2010 Guardian article, he argued that UK democracy had advantages over the US, recalling a Labour candidate-selection meeting he attended in Bethnal Green while studying at Oxford.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 14:00
The author says Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan Senate victory shows Muslim Americans can succeed in politics without abandoning their identity or Palestine. He defeated Republican Mike Rogers and will be the first Muslim elected to the US Senate.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 07:53
In his conversation with Linsey Davis, Abdul El-Sayed spoke about being the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate, his feud with JD Vance and the legislative priorities he wants to pursue.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 02:35
Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan’s U.S. Senate race sparked excitement and renewed hope in Dearborn’s Muslim-American community. Voters celebrated what they view as a historic moment and said it would give their community a stronger voice in Washington.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 18:56
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.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 17:15
A milestone for Muslim Americans follows Abdul El-Sayed's Senate win: the Michigan Democrat is the first Muslim to secure election to the chamber.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 16:00