Abdul El-Sayed

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.

CCNN 2026-11-11 04:00

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 News 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 News 2026-11-08 17:43

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 2026-11-07 20:44

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

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 2026-11-05 15:39

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

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

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’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