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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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.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆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.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 14:00
El-Sayed’s campaign said it raised more than $2.4 million in one day, with donations from over 65,000 individuals.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 11:52
Arab Americans in Michigan celebrated Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate victory, calling it a balm after a bitter, divisive campaign marked by a surge in Islamophobic rhetoric.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 22:36
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 PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 19:31
Fox News’ decision desk projects Democrat Abdul El-Sayed as the winner of Michigan’s Senate race. Political commentators discuss what the outcome means for the Democratic Party.
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Fox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 19:15
Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s Senate race, becoming the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate. In his victory speech, he challenged super PACs and special interests, and thanked AIPAC for spending $42 million against him, saying it gave him the chance to beat the group twice.
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Global NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 16:15
Democratic voters danced to celebrate Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan victory. Supporters in Detroit hailed the election of the first Muslim to the US Senate.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 15:51
El-Sayed is projected to become the first Muslim elected to the US Senate. He ran as an unapologetic progressive and overcame millions of dollars in negative ads, while facing criticism over his stance on Israel, allegations of antisemitism and Islamophobic attacks.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 15:00
Abdul El-Sayed is poised to become the first Muslim senator in US history after winning Michigan’s midterm election. He faced what he denounced as racist attacks, including from Donald Trump, and responded with what a France 24 correspondent described as “humour and hope.”
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-04 14:25
