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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Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has narrowly won the closely watched Democratic primary for a US Senate seat in Michigan. The result puts El-Sayed forward in the contest for the Senate seat. The primary was considered high-profile, highlighting the attention surrounding the Michigan race.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-05 14:22
US media project that progressive candidate El-Sayed has won the Democratic primary in Michigan. The contest became a battleground between progressives and moderates over support for Israel. That issue has also played out in Democratic primaries across the country this year, making the result a setback for the party’s moderate side.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-05 14:21
Abdul El-Sayed is holding a press conference after winning the Democratic primary for Michigan’s U.S. Senate seat. His victory is presented as a win for the party’s progressive wing in a battleground state. The event is being broadcast live as he addresses the outcome.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-05 14:05
Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate in Michigan. He defeated U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens in the primary contest. The result represents a victory for the party’s progressive wing in a battleground state. The nomination positions El-Sayed as the Democratic candidate for the Senate race in Michigan.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-05 14:05
CNN projects that Abdul El-Sayed will win the Michigan Democratic primary for Senate. El-Sayed then addresses members of the media following the projected result. CNN is carrying the remarks as part of its around-the-clock live news coverage.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-05 14:00
Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed spoke with CBS Mornings about the Democratic Senate primary contest against Rep. Haley Stevens. He addressed spending for Israel and other allies, along with how he believes the Democratic Party can unite. The conversation was part of CBS Mornings’ weekday news and interview programming.
CCBS NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-05 13:38
Abdul El-Sayed is projected to win Michigan’s Democratic primary after a tight contest with Haley Stevens. Counting continued while neither candidate conceded the race. With about 75 percent of ballots reported, El-Sayed held an approximately 3 percent lead. Supporters waited for hours in Detroit as both candidates spoke to their respective backers.
AAl Jazeera EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-05 11:26
A contest promoted as a defining test of the Democratic Party’s direction became a tense election-night cliffhanger. Progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed held a narrow lead over US Representative Haley Stevens in Michigan’s Democratic primary for the US Senate. His advantage was shrinking, leaving the result increasingly uncertain as the count continued.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-05 09:02
An election billed as a defining test of the Democratic Party’s direction became a tense cliffhanger on election night. Progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed held a narrow lead in Michigan’s Democratic primary for the US Senate. His advantage over US Representative Haley Stevens was shrinking, leaving the outcome uncertain. The contest was presented as a significant measure of where the party may be headed.
FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-05 09:02
U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive Abdul El-Sayed are competing closely for the Democratic Senate nomination in Michigan. El-Sayed says it is too early to claim victory while the contest remains unresolved. The primary has become one of the most expensive campaigns in the country. It also serves as a proxy fight between the Democratic Party’s establishment and progressive wings.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-05 07:15
