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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WorldIran Says New Hormuz Route; Democrats’ Direction Unclear After El-Sayed Win

Bloomberg News Now highlights the day’s leading stories in a continuously updated audio report. Iran says a new route through the Strait of Hormuz is in place. The program also examines uncertainty over the Democrats’ direction after El-Sayed’s victory. Its brief coverage brings together the latest developments, including global business news, throughout the day.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-05 15:46

Iran Says New Hormuz Route; Democrats’ Direction Unclear After El-Sayed Win

PoliticsWho is Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan Democrats’ best hope of taking back the Senate?

Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan’s Democratic primary and will compete for one of the state’s two Senate seats. His campaign centred on pursuing universal healthcare and removing corporate money from elections. The result makes him the latest progressive challenger to disrupt the Democratic Party’s centrist establishment. His criticism of Israel became another major campaign flashpoint, as he described it as an apartheid state carrying out genocide and pulling the United States into unnecessary Middle East wars. The portrait is by Bryan Quinn.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-05 15:22

Who is Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan Democrats’ best hope of taking back the Senate?

PoliticsWho is Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan Democrats’ best hope of taking back the Senate?

Abdul El-Sayed has won the Michigan Democratic primary and will compete for one of the state’s two Senate seats. His victory makes him the latest progressive outsider to disrupt the strategy of the Democratic Party’s centrist establishment. His campaign focused on pursuing universal health care and removing corporate money from elections. His criticism of Israel also became a major flashpoint, reflecting a growing shift among Democrats against what many describe as an apartheid state.

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FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-05 15:22

Who is Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan Democrats’ best hope of taking back the Senate?

PoliticsAbdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary in major victory for Democrats’ progressive wing

Abdul El-Sayed has won the Democratic primary for a Michigan Senate seat, marking a major victory for the party’s progressive wing. The next decisive test of El-Sayed’s strength, and that of progressives, will come in November. He will face Mike Rogers, a former congressman who ran unopposed for the Republican nomination. The contest is pivotal to Democrats’ hopes of flipping control of the Senate.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-05 15:20

Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary in major victory for Democrats’ progressive wing

PoliticsNBC: Abdul El-Sayed projected to win Michigan Democratic primary

Progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed is projected to win a major victory in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary. The result is presented as a sign of a growing shift inside the Democratic Party over support for Israel. Robin De Wouters, chair of Democrats Abroad Belgium, provides further perspective on the outcome and its implications for the party’s internal debate.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-05 14:55

NBC: Abdul El-Sayed projected to win Michigan Democratic primary

PoliticsCBS News projects progressive Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic Senate primary

CBS News projects that Abdul El-Sayed, described as a progressive populist, defeated Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan’s high-stakes Democratic Senate primary. Ed O’Keefe has the latest developments. The item also promotes “CBS Mornings,” which airs on weekdays and offers breaking news, conversation and feature reporting. The program is available on CBS and through the CBS News app.

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CCBS NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-05 14:47

CBS News projects progressive Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic Senate primary

PoliticsCNN projects Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic Senate primary

CNN’s Decision Desk projects that Abdul El-Sayed will win the Democratic nomination for the US Senate in Michigan. The result gives progressives a major victory in a battleground primary viewed as important to the party’s effort to regain control of the Senate. El-Sayed, a former Wayne County public health official, defeated Rep. Haley Stevens, a moderate congresswoman from Michigan’s 11th District. The contentious contest was shaped by sharp party divisions over policy, ideology and campaign strategy.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-05 14:39

CNN projects Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic Senate primary

PoliticsLIVE: El-Sayed briefs reporters after winning Michigan Senate primary

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is holding a briefing after securing victory in Michigan’s Senate primary. His campaign centered on healthcare, the economy and ending unconditional U.S. military aid to Israel. The result makes El-Sayed the first progressive candidate to win a statewide primary in a state carried by President Donald Trump in 2024.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-05 14:36

LIVE: El-Sayed briefs reporters after winning Michigan Senate primary

PoliticsEl-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic Senate primary

Abdul El-Sayed has won the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan, a result described as a major victory for the growing progressive movement in the United States. SpaceX has doubled its revenue as its satellite network rapidly expands. The coverage also examines viral videos that may have influenced Moroccan migrants to risk the journey to Spain. Chinese-made routers sold around the world are reported to contain a backdoor that could put networks at risk.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-05 14:32

El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic Senate primary

PoliticsWATCH LIVE: Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed holds news conference

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is addressing the public at a news conference after his narrow victory in the Democratic Senate primary. He defeated his opponent, Rep. Haley Stevens, in the closely contested contest. The appearance follows the primary result and gives El-Sayed a platform to speak publicly about the outcome. The event is being carried live.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-05 14:26

WATCH LIVE: Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed holds news conference