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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Abdul El-Sayed says he had ‘disagreements’ with Kamala Harris’ positions on Gaza
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is set to campaign Tuesday in Michigan for progressive Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, seeking to rally Democratic voters in a swing state that could help determine control of the Senate. El-Sayed says he disagreed with Harris’ positions on Gaza.
TThe Associated Press 2026-09-22 18:03
El-Sayed Says Trump, Vance and Rogers Have No Answers
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed calls President Donald Trump the “Daddy” of his Republican opponent, Mike Rogers, whom he criticizes for following Trump’s wishes. El-Sayed also discusses health care and the cost of living.
BBloomberg Television 2026-09-08 20:01
El-Sayed: US Tax Dollars Should Not Be Sent to Israel
Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed says U.S. tax dollars should not be sent to Israel, while saying he would stand up for Jewish safety in Michigan.
BBloomberg Television 2026-09-08 18:25
Abdul El-Sayed says Michigan voters are unhappy with Trump’s ‘vanity trade war’
Canada’s dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs are scheduled to take effect at 12:01 a.m. ET on Sept. 8, marking the country’s largest retaliation yet. CBC interviews Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed about how the measures may be received in the United States.
CCBC News 2026-09-04 23:55
Abdul El-Sayed apologizes for synagogue attack comments
Progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed apologized for past comments about a synagogue attack. Republican National Committee co-chair KC Crosbie responded, discussing what she described as a growing divide between the Democratic Party’s far-left and establishment wings.
FFox News 2026-08-31 15:00
El-Sayed apologizes for comments responding to Michigan synagogue attack
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee El-Sayed apologized to the Jewish Democratic Caucus over comments responding to an attack on a synagogue.
AABC News 2026-08-29 22:38
Watters grills El-Sayed on far-left policies in heated interview
Jon Schweppe of the American Principles Project joins Fox & Friends First to discuss Democrat Abdul El-Sayed’s defense of progressive policies and backlash over social media remarks about second lady Usha Vance.
FFox News 2026-08-25 11:15
Watters grills El-Sayed over rich taxes and socialized healthcare: “I don’t think your math is very good”
During a broad interview on Jesse Watters Primetime, Fox News host Jesse Watters challenged Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed over taxing wealthy people and socialized healthcare, while also raising the Iran war and biological men in women’s sports.
FFox News 2026-08-25 00:44
El-Sayed discusses priorities, Democratic tensions and call with Obama
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed said Sunday that he had a “really warm” conversation with former President Barack Obama. The discussion came as Democrats seek a way forward after last week’s bruising primary. El-Sayed, a progressive, narrowly defeated moderate Rep. Haley Stevens, the establishment’s preferred candidate. He said he and Obama discussed bringing Democrats together to retain Michigan’s critical Senate seat in November.
CCNN 2026-08-10 17:53

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PoliticsHannity: ‘BOMBSHELL REVELATIONS’ emerge about El-Sayed

Fox News host Sean Hannity focuses on Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed distancing himself from remarks attributed to him in the past. Those comments reportedly included saying that “fireworks suck” and criticizing football. The segment presents the remarks as explosive revelations amid El-Sayed’s campaign and the controversy surrounding it.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 03:40

Hannity: ‘BOMBSHELL REVELATIONS’ emerge about El-Sayed

PoliticsEl-Sayed discusses priorities, Democratic tensions and call with Obama

Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed said Sunday that he had a “really warm” conversation with former President Barack Obama. The discussion came as Democrats seek a way forward after last week’s bruising primary. El-Sayed, a progressive, narrowly defeated moderate Rep. Haley Stevens, the establishment’s preferred candidate. He said he and Obama discussed bringing Democrats together to retain Michigan’s critical Senate seat in November.

US politicsMichiganDemocratic PartySenate election

CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-10 17:53

El-Sayed discusses priorities, Democratic tensions and call with Obama

PoliticsHow the US far right weaponised ‘inshallah’ against Abdul El-Sayed

After Egyptian American doctor Abdul El-Sayed won the Senate primary in Michigan, he became the target of a coordinated digital smear campaign. The US far right weaponised the word ‘inshallah’ as part of its attacks against him. The campaign focused on portraying the candidate through a hostile online narrative following his primary victory. It placed language associated with him at the centre of a wider political effort to discredit him.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-10 14:13

How the US far right weaponised ‘inshallah’ against Abdul El-Sayed

PoliticsMichigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed describes ‘really warm’ conversation with Obama

Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed said he had a “really warm” conversation with former President Barack Obama. The exchange comes as the party looks for a way forward after last week’s bruising primary. Democrats are seeking direction following the difficult contest. El-Sayed’s account highlights the outreach taking place as the party responds to the primary’s fallout.

US politicsMichiganDemocratic PartySenate election

CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-09 23:01

Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed describes ‘really warm’ conversation with Obama

PoliticsEl-Sayed Win Fuels Debate Over Democratic Identity

Abdul El-Sayed’s narrow victory in Michigan’s Senate Democratic primary has intensified arguments over whether the party is moving to the left. It has also raised questions about whether progressive candidates can carry primary enthusiasm into general-election victories. Bloomberg Opinion columnist Gautam Mukunda says the result is meaningful, but does not represent an outright takeover of the Democratic establishment wing. Puck News writer Abby Livingston cautions that Michigan may be too unusual to provide a national model.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-09 15:17

El-Sayed Win Fuels Debate Over Democratic Identity

PoliticsAfter Bitter Michigan Primary, Stevens Backs El-Sayed

Michigan Representative Haley Stevens is backing Abdul El-Sayed after narrowly losing the Democratic Senate primary to him. Stevens says she is prepared to support the Democratic ticket ahead of the November election. She acknowledges that the two candidates differ on policy, but argues Democrats must unite. El-Sayed will face Republican Mike Rogers in a contest that could help determine control of the Senate.

US politicsMichiganSenate election

BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-09 13:57

After Bitter Michigan Primary, Stevens Backs El-Sayed

PoliticsHigh-profile Democrats rally in Michigan to support El-Sayed

Several prominent Democrats have gathered in Michigan to demonstrate their support for Abdul El-Sayed. El-Sayed is the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in the state. Fox News correspondent Madeleine Rivera reports on his campaign efforts. He is working to reach Black, Jewish and rural voters as he seeks to broaden his support across Michigan.

US politicsMichiganDemocratsSenate election

FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-08 22:30

High-profile Democrats rally in Michigan to support El-Sayed