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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Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed taunted Trump, challenging him to campaign in the state alongside Republican opponent Mike Rogers before their first debate on Thursday. El-Sayed has forecast a seven-point win, though the contest remains tight.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 17:14
Former President Barack Obama is expected to campaign later this month for Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. Years earlier, El-Sayed had at times called Obama’s presidency a failure, saying the country was no “better off” as a result.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-07 22:57
In Michigan’s race for an open Senate seat, Republican former congressman Mike Rogers is facing Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed. Some Jewish voters who usually lean left are shifting their support to Rogers.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-07 21:47
Former President Barack Obama says he will campaign in Michigan with Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed. CNN discusses whether Obama can strengthen El-Sayed’s support among Black voters and who currently comes closest to being the Democratic Party’s “spiritual” leader.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-06 14:05
Democratic strategist James Carville discusses the party’s strategy for the 2026 midterm campaign and what he hopes Democrats will pursue in the 2028 presidential election.
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Fox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-06 02:45
U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed discusses the alleged attempted crashing of a FlyDubai plane bound for Tel Aviv, the Iran conflict and the upcoming midterm elections.
FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-05 23:45
Former President Barack Obama and President Donald Trump both plan to campaign in Michigan in the coming weeks to support their candidates. Their contest centers especially on the key Senate race between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-05 22:30
Former President Barack Obama plans to appear with Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit this month as he becomes more involved in the midterm elections.
AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-05 20:59
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.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-04 07:21
The Five co-hosts discuss the campaign reach of Democratic Michigan U.S. Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed and whether his “alpha energy” can appeal to MAHA voters.
FFox NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-30 00:45
