Abdul El-Sayed

Candidate for US Senate, Michigan

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American politician and epidemiologist (born 1984)

Born	1984-10-31 · Rochester Hills, Michigan
Party	Democratic
Education	University of Michigan (BS) Oriel College, Oxford (DPhil) Columbia University (MD)

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El-Sayed explains why he favors a change in Senate leadership
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
El-Sayed: Democrats will work with Trump if he 'wants to act serious'
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
El-Sayed: Democrats need a leader who will deliver on their new mandate
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
Abdul El-Sayed slams Trump’s tariff war with Canada
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
Abdul El-Sayed says Michigan voters rejected a ‘hateful, spiteful campaign’
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
El-Sayed on the ‘delicious irony’ of Vance swearing him in
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 calls out Vance in victory speech
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
El-Sayed tells AP Michigan rejected a ‘hateful, spiteful campaign’ after months of Republican attacks
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
‘The bad guys lost,’ Abdul El-Sayed says after winning Michigan Senate race
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 US Senate race: Rogers and El-Sayed urge turnout in critical contest
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

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PoliticsRepublicans call Michigan Senate primary winner El-Sayed “too extreme”

Abdul El-Sayed narrowly defeated Haley Stevens in Tuesday’s Democratic Senate primary in Michigan. Republicans are now preparing for the November midterm elections and are portraying El-Sayed as “too extreme.” The report examines the Republican response after his primary victory. It also highlights the early political stakes surrounding the Michigan Senate race.

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CCBS NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-06 13:55

Republicans call Michigan Senate primary winner El-Sayed “too extreme”

PoliticsFetterman issues a major challenge to El-Sayed: ‘I DARE YOU’

Former Obama fundraiser Allison Huynh appeared on Fox & Friends First to discuss Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan. The segment focused on Sen. John Fetterman’s challenge to the candidate described as far-left. Fetterman’s pointed wording is presented as the central political development. The discussion centers on the Michigan contest and the response to El-Sayed’s win.

U.S. politicsMichiganDemocratic primaryJohn Fetterman

FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-06 11:00

Fetterman issues a major challenge to El-Sayed: ‘I DARE YOU’

PoliticsNYC Mayor Mamdani hails El-Sayed’s Michigan Senate win

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani congratulated Abdul El-Sayed after El-Sayed secured the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate in Michigan. Mamdani praised the campaign’s emphasis on taking money out of politics and supporting Medicare for all. The remarks highlighted the platform rather than adding further details about the primary contest.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-06 06:31

NYC Mayor Mamdani hails El-Sayed’s Michigan Senate win

PoliticsTrump attacks El-Sayed as ‘hater of Jews’ after Michigan win

US President Donald Trump attacked Abdul El-Sayed after the Michigan Democratic Senate candidate won an election. Trump called El-Sayed a “hater of Jews.” The remarks were directed at the Democratic candidate from Michigan. The statement frames Trump’s response as a direct attack following the electoral result.

US politicsDonald TrumpMichiganSenate election

AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-06 04:02

Trump attacks El-Sayed as ‘hater of Jews’ after Michigan win

PoliticsAbdul El-Sayed discusses his marquee Michigan primary win

Abdul El-Sayed speaks with Kaitlan Collins about his victory in Michigan’s primary election. He responds to criticism from within and outside his party and outlines how he plans to challenge Trump-backed Republican Mike Rogers in the general election. The discussion also covers Trump’s response to the result, federal funding for Israel and what it could mean if El-Sayed becomes the first Muslim U.S. senator.

US politicsMichiganprimary electionSenate

CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-06 02:03

Abdul El-Sayed discusses his marquee Michigan primary win

PoliticsTrump Calls Michigan Primary Winner El-Sayed a ‘Man of Hate’

President Donald Trump attacked Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed after his primary victory. Trump called El-Sayed a “communist” and accused him of hating Jews and Israel. El-Sayed is running for a seat in the US Senate. The race is among the country’s most closely watched Senate contests. Trump’s remarks directly target the candidate following the Michigan Democratic primary.

US politicsMichiganSenate electionDonald Trump

BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-06 00:30

Trump Calls Michigan Primary Winner El-Sayed a ‘Man of Hate’

PoliticsTrump claims Abdul El-Sayed ‘hates Jews and Israel’

Donald Trump claims Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed hates Jews and Israel. El-Sayed, who would become the first Muslim senator if elected, has rejected accusations of antisemitism. He said his commitment to Jewish safety is equal to his commitment to the safety of his own daughters. The remarks come as the Michigan Senate contest draws scrutiny over the allegation.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-06 00:25

Trump claims Abdul El-Sayed ‘hates Jews and Israel’

PoliticsMamdani praises El-Sayed’s victory, rejects ‘mini Mamdani’ trope

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani congratulated Abdul El-Sayed after his victory in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary. Mamdani also rejected the description of El-Sayed as a “mini Mamdani.” The remarks linked the two politicians while pushing back against that characterization.

US politicsMichiganDemocratic primary

AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-06 00:01

Mamdani praises El-Sayed’s victory, rejects ‘mini Mamdani’ trope

PoliticsEl-Sayed Takes on Conservative Critics | Balance of Power 08/05/2026

“Balance of Power: Late Edition” examines the overlap between politics and global business. Economist Betsey Stevenson says persistent inflation is reducing the purchasing power of Americans who have stayed in the same jobs. Former Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin says he does not expect to appear on a presidential debate stage in 2028, while stopping short of definitively ruling out a campaign. The program also highlights Abdul El-Sayed’s confrontation with conservative critics.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-05 23:34

El-Sayed Takes on Conservative Critics | Balance of Power 08/05/2026

PoliticsAbdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic Senate primary in blow to AIPAC

Physician and progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, defeating four-term Congresswoman Haley Stevens. His victory came despite tens of millions of dollars spent by pro-Israel groups supporting Stevens’s campaign. The result highlights divisions inside the Democratic Party over Israel’s position in the war in Gaza as the party searches for direction under Trump’s second presidency. El-Sayed will face Republican Mike Rogers in November’s general election. He has pledged to protect Jewish safety while drawing criticism from Trump.

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AAl Jazeera EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-05 22:37

Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic Senate primary in blow to AIPAC