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.
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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.
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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.
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Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed responds to the election.
GGuardian NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 07:05
Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed struck a triumphant tone while speaking to supporters, before the race had been called.
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Fox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 07:02
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed attends a midterm-election watch party in Detroit as he competes against Republican Mike Rogers. Republicans are more optimistic about flipping the open seat, while Democratic divisions persist in what could be the tightest race this year for a Democratic-held Senate seat.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 06:57
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed is speaking in Michigan in a live broadcast.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-11-04 06:54
Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed delivers remarks as the results of Michigan’s Senate race remain pending.
FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 06:53
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers are competing for an open Senate seat in Michigan in a closely watched race. Bloomberg Television’s Romaine Bostick is in Detroit with the latest.
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Bloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 06:11
With Democrats holding on to New Hampshire and Georgia, Republicans are turning to Michigan in hopes of gaining a seat. Democrat Abdul El-Sayed is competing against Republican Mike Rogers. France 24’s Jessica Le Masurier reports from a Democratic watch party in Detroit.
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With New Hampshire and Georgia remaining in Democratic hands, Republicans are turning to Michigan in hopes of gaining a seat. Democrat Abdul El-Sayed is competing against Republican Mike Rogers for the state's Senate seat. France 24's Jessica Le Masurier reports from a Democratic watch party in Detroit.
FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 02:53
Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is ahead of Republican opponent Mike Rogers in Oakland County, a pivotal county in Michigan’s Senate race.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 01:35
Reporting from Detroit, Bloomberg News’s Romaine Bostick examines how Haley Stevens’s crossover endorsement is affecting the Senate contest between Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed. El-Sayed campaign officials say they feel optimistic on election night.
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