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
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
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
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
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The Five co-hosts discuss Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed’s views on Israel and Hasan Piker’s livestream with Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota.
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Fox NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 01:00
Vice-president JD Vance tried to link Abdul El-Sayed to protests in Paris and claimed he would lead rioters in “burning down” Detroit. El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate candidate in Michigan, has faced a barrage of Islamophobic rhetoric, and Donald Trump has called him a “jihadist.”
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-27 21:30
CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten examines polling on whether Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s criticism of Israel is hurting his Michigan Senate race, including voters’ views of AIPAC and US military aid to Israel. Michael Smerconish’s “NewsNight” panel then debates President Trump’s remarks calling El-Sayed a “jihadist” who would take away Christmas.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-27 20:34
With the US midterm elections approaching, the Michigan Senate race is dividing communities. Trump is intensifying anti-Muslim attacks against Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed, who could become the first Muslim senator in US history.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-27 11:56
With the US midterms approaching, the Michigan Senate race is dividing communities. Trump is intensifying anti-Muslim attacks on Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed, who could become the first Muslim senator in US history.
FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-27 11:56
With eight days until the midterms, President Trump is campaigning in Mississippi, a ruby-red state he won by 23 points in 2024. The Cook Political Report says a key Senate race there is moving bluer. Trump will visit a succession of red states this week. His Justice Department has also charged former FBI Director James Comey for a third time.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-27 01:57
Fox News contributor Kellyanne Conway discusses the heated Michigan Senate race between Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed on “The Story,” sharply criticizing El-Sayed’s campaign.
FFox NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-27 00:30
At a campaign rally in Michigan, Trump intensified his effort to associate Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed with Muslim extremists. El-Sayed rejected the accusations and suggested Trump's emphasis on his name was somewhat hypocritical.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 21:11
At a Detroit news conference, Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed said Trump’s anti-Muslim attacks were meant to divert attention from the president’s record and issues such as petrol prices. Trump has baselessly accused El-Sayed of wanting to impose Sharia law; El-Sayed called the attacks “deflections and deceptions based on no evidence.”
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 20:17
Bloomberg’s Balance of Power discusses the upcoming midterm elections, including Trump’s final campaign push, gas prices and affordability, and a market rally as oil prices fall. The headline says Trump attacked El-Sayed over faith.
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Bloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-26 19:51
