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.
At a post-election gathering in Washington, Democratic senators Chris Van Hollen and Elissa Slotkin declined to endorse Schumer for the role. Slotkin said she would not rule out running herself. Mark Kelly said he planned to support Schumer but joined calls for Democrats to do things differently. Michigan Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed also left the possibility open.
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CNN
Michigan senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed appeared on “This Week” after his historic midterm victory over Republican Mike Rogers, saying Democrats would work with Trump if he “wants to act serious.”
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ABC News
ABC News’ Jonathan Karl interviewed Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed, a Michigan Democrat, on “This Week.” El-Sayed said Democrats need a leader who will deliver on the mandate they have just received.
AABC News
Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed criticised Trump’s trade war with Canada, warning that higher costs on Canadian goods would be borne by US consumers. He mocked the tariffs on Pod Save America, days after becoming the first Muslim elected to the US Senate.
AAl Jazeera
In a CNN interview, Michigan Democratic senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed said he wants to investigate Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over FDA and CDC staffing cuts that he says contributed to food recalls. He also discussed his first Senate priorities and Vice President JD Vance swearing him in.
CCNN
El-Sayed brushed aside Stevens’ support for a Republican candidate for Senate.
AAl Jazeera
Democratic favourite Jon Ossoff is seeking re-election in Georgia in the 2026 US midterms, while Abdul El-Sayed is running for the Senate in battleground Michigan. Their sharply different profiles and platforms highlight divisions within the party and could shape its future before the 2028 presidential election.
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Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed calls President Donald Trump the “Daddy” of his Republican opponent, Mike Rogers, whom he criticizes for following Trump’s wishes. El-Sayed also discusses health care and the cost of living.
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Bloomberg Television
Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed says U.S. tax dollars should not be sent to Israel, while saying he would stand up for Jewish safety in Michigan.
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Progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed apologized for past comments about a synagogue attack. Republican National Committee co-chair KC Crosbie responded, discussing what she described as a growing divide between the Democratic Party’s far-left and establishment wings.
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Fox News
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Abdul El-Sayed accuses the Pentagon chief of mishandling the Iran war and failing to fulfill his responsibilities, and calls on him to resign.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 04:02
At a post-election gathering in Washington, Democratic senators Chris Van Hollen and Elissa Slotkin declined to endorse Schumer for the role. Slotkin said she would not rule out running herself. Mark Kelly said he planned to support Schumer but joined calls for Democrats to do things differently. Michigan Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed also left the possibility open.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-11 04:00
“JD, habibi” has taken off online after Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed used the phrase to mock JD Vance in his victory speech. The Arabic term of endearment is now fueling viral videos, memes and music, as well as a political fundraising committee.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-08 21:01
Michigan senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed appeared on “This Week” after his historic midterm victory over Republican Mike Rogers, saying Democrats would work with Trump if he “wants to act serious.”
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-08 17:47
ABC News’ Jonathan Karl interviewed Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed, a Michigan Democrat, on “This Week.” El-Sayed said Democrats need a leader who will deliver on the mandate they have just received.
AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-08 17:43
After winning in Michigan, El-Sayed has turned his campaign catchphrase into the ‘Habibi PAC’.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-07 22:17
Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed criticised Trump’s trade war with Canada, warning that higher costs on Canadian goods would be borne by US consumers. He mocked the tariffs on Pod Save America, days after becoming the first Muslim elected to the US Senate.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-07 20:44
Roma Daravi, who previously served as a deputy communications director in Trump's White House, appeared on Fox & Friends Weekend and contrasted Trump's appeal to American exceptionalism with remarks by Michigan senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed, which the segment describes as controversial. The headline says El-Sayed joked about the Muslim Brotherhood.
FFox NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-07 14:30
Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed has launched Habibi PAC, a leadership political action committee that can raise money for other candidates. Such committees are separate from a politician’s campaign and can help lawmakers build influence and pursue leadership roles. Leadership PACs gave $79.3m to federal candidates in the 2024 election cycle.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-07 09:18
Appearing on ABC News Live, Jan and Judy Johnson discussed the customs that unite their family and its mix of faiths, as well as the Senate victory of their grandson, Abdul El-Sayed.
AABC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-11-06 20:39
