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) |
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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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As the US midterm elections get underway, the cost of living is a major concern for many voters. Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed has pledged to “take the money out of politics and put it in your pocket.”
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-03 15:34
As US midterm elections get underway, the cost of living is a major concern for many voters. Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed promises to “take the money out of politics and put it in your pocket.”
FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 15:34
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed mocked Donald Trump and rallied supporters alongside Senator Elizabeth Warren in Detroit, making a final push for votes before Tuesday’s midterm elections. He is seeking to keep an open seat in Democratic hands against Republican Mike Rogers, who received a last-minute endorsement from Democratic congresswoman Haley Stevens.
GGuardian NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 14:30
On the eve of a crucial US Senate race, doctor Abdul El-Sayed made his closing pitch to Michigan voters at Detroit’s Majestic Theatre. The left-wing former medical administrator has drawn large crowds at rallies across the state with a promise to make healthcare free for all Americans.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-03 10:53
Abdul El-Sayed, a doctor seeking a key Democratic Senate seat, made his final appeal to Michigan voters at Detroit’s Majestic Theatre. The left-wing former medical administrator has drawn large crowds across the state with a pledge to provide free healthcare to all Americans.
FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 10:53
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed rallied supporters with Senator Elizabeth Warren in Royal Oak, Michigan, in a final effort to win votes before the midterm elections.
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ReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 05:15
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed rallied supporters in Royal Oak, Michigan, in a final effort to win votes before Tuesday’s midterm elections.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-03 05:07
On the eve of the US midterm elections, Michigan Senate candidates Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers made their final appeals at rival rallies, presenting contrasting visions. Democrat Haley Stevens, who lost the primary to El-Sayed, endorsed Rogers. A poll put El-Sayed ahead by 53 percent to 42 percent.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 04:15
Observers question whether Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens’ surprise endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers will cost Abdul El-Sayed the Senate seat in Michigan’s hotly contested race.
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Fox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-03 04:00
Haley Stevens’ decision to withdraw her post-primary endorsement of Abdul El-Sayed and support Republican Mike Rogers stirred simmering Democratic anger at her fiancé, Jason Turkish. He told reporters he would vote for Rogers days before Stevens made her decision.
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