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.
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.
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El-Sayed brushed aside Stevens’ support for a Republican candidate for Senate.
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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
Reports that mention this person, by story.
A political campaign ad backing Democratic US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is drawing online discussion. Released by Cenk Uygur’s Rebellion PAC, the video highlights US aid to Israel as Americans face rising living costs.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 13:20
Rep. Debbie Dingell, a Michigan Democrat, said on “The Story” that health care policy is her priority as she decides to support U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan.
FFox NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 08:00
Rogers said gains with Black and Jewish voters will help him beat El-Sayed. He has differed with Trump on some tariffs and said he is “worried” about the economy.
AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-20 23:18
Sen. John Kennedy discussed Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez campaigning for Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and transferring $1 million to a fund backing his campaign. Kennedy called putting Ocasio-Cortez out front “foolish.”
FFox NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-16 23:00
US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez transferred $1m from her campaign to support Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, saying she wanted to counter “smears” against him. The donation comes as the costly Senate race could help determine control of the chamber.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-16 20:07
At an Ohio rally, Trump denigrated Ilhan Omar and Abdul El-Sayed, prompting the crowd to chant “deport” several times. Omar was born in Somalia and immigrated to the U.S.; El-Sayed was born in Michigan.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-13 01:27
Republican Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana discussed his campaign-trail clash with Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. Kennedy warned of a growing socialist threat to free markets and addressed the massive projected costs of Medicare for All.
FFox NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-11 19:30
Amna Nawaz, Stephen Hayes and former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson join Meet the Press’s Post Game for an extended discussion of the week’s biggest political stories.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-11 15:00
Fox News correspondent Chanley Painter and Republican Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers appeared on “Fox & Friends” to discuss Rogers’ heated debate with Abdul El-Sayed.
FFox NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-09 18:00
Michigan Senate candidates Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed traded heated accusations over Donald Trump, foreign policy and campaign funding. El-Sayed was pressed on his refusal to say whether Israel or Iran poses the greater threat to the United States. Political analyst Colin Reed discussed the contentious debate and its possible implications for the closely watched Senate race.
FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-09 11:45
