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.
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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 defeated Republican Mike Rogers in a bitter contest for Michigan’s open Senate seat, becoming the first Muslim elected to the Senate. His campaign faced Islamophobic attacks from Republicans, while his primary opponent endorsed Rogers.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-04 09:20
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 PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 09:03
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat, according to media projections. He becomes the first Muslim elected to the chamber and preserves a crucial Democratic seat in the party’s fight for Senate control.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 08:58
Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed secured Michigan’s open Senate seat by defeating Republican Mike Rogers in a bitter campaign, making him set to become the first Muslim senator.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-04 08:42
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate race and delivered an impassioned victory speech.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 08:18
Doctor and progressive insurgent Abdul El-Sayed won the closely watched US Senate race in Michigan, defeating Republican Mike Rogers and becoming the country’s first Muslim senator.
GGuardian NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 08:10
Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed thanked supporters while votes were still being counted and before the Michigan Senate race had been called.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 08:04
CNN projects Democrat Abdul El-Sayed will defeat Republican former Rep. Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate race, giving the Democratic Party’s progressive wing a victory in a battleground state.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 08:02
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed took the stage early Wednesday to announce that he had defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s open Senate race. If seated, El-Sayed would become the first Muslim senator.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 08:00
NBC News projects Abdul El-Sayed has defeated Rep. Mike Rogers to win Michigan’s Senate seat. He will become the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate.
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