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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Abdul El-Sayed, an Egyptian American Democrat and former public health official, has been elected to the US Senate. He will take office when the new Congress convenes in January.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 07:40
NBC News projects that Abdul El-Sayed defeated Rep. Mike Rogers to win Michigan’s Senate seat. He becomes the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 07:39
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate race, becoming the first Muslim elected to the US Senate. The 42-year-old physician, who represents the Democratic Party’s progressive wing, won a seat Republicans had hoped to flip.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 07:37
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan, becoming the first Muslim elected to the US Senate. His campaign faced Islamophobic attacks from Donald Trump and Republican allies. The win added to the Democrats’ decisive Senate majority.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 07:32
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers to win Michigan’s US Senate seat. In his victory speech, El-Sayed highlighted affordability, reducing money in politics, Medicare for All and ending funding for foreign wars.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 07:31
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s US Senate race, giving the party’s progressive wing a boost.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 07:30
Abdul El-Sayed, an epidemiologist and former public health official aligned with the Democratic Party’s left flank, won Michigan’s highly contentious Senate race, defeating his Republican opponent, a former representative.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 07:26
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed declared victory in Michigan’s Senate race, calling it a win for the grassroots movement backing his campaign. He thanked supporters who canvassed, called voters and donated, saying voters had taken a chance on an unlikely candidate. He pledged to serve Michigan with the openness and determination shown by his supporters.
AAl Jazeera EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 07:12
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed spoke in Detroit after defeating Republican Mike Rogers to win Michigan’s Senate seat. The divisive contest featured accusations of antisemitism and Islamophobia. El-Sayed said his name and faith were not why people struggled to afford gas, groceries or medical care. He will become America’s first Muslim senator.
BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 07:09
Abdul El-Sayed’s contest against Republican nominee Mike Rogers was among the most closely watched and heated races of the midterm cycle.
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Fox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 07:05
