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.
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
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
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
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed sits down for an exclusive Meet the Press interview less than a month before the midterm elections.
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NBC News
Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed said Democrats need to win the midterm elections by a “massive” margin so the outcome cannot be questioned.
NNBC News
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Abdul El-Sayed accuses the Pentagon chief of mishandling the Iran war and failing to fulfill his responsibilities, and calls on him to resign.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 04:02
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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CNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-11 04:00
“JD, habibi” has taken off online after Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed used the phrase to mock JD Vance in his victory speech. The Arabic term of endearment is now fueling viral videos, memes and music, as well as a political fundraising committee.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-08 21:01
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 NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-08 17:47
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 NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-08 17:43
After winning in Michigan, El-Sayed has turned his campaign catchphrase into the ‘Habibi PAC’.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-07 22:17
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 JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-07 20:44
Roma Daravi, who previously served as a deputy communications director in Trump's White House, appeared on Fox & Friends Weekend and contrasted Trump's appeal to American exceptionalism with remarks by Michigan senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed, which the segment describes as controversial. The headline says El-Sayed joked about the Muslim Brotherhood.
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Fox NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-07 14:30
Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed has launched Habibi PAC, a leadership political action committee that can raise money for other candidates. Such committees are separate from a politician’s campaign and can help lawmakers build influence and pursue leadership roles. Leadership PACs gave $79.3m to federal candidates in the 2024 election cycle.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-07 09:18
Judy and Jan Johnson told ABC News Live they were proud to see their grandson, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, elected to the Senate.
AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-07 01:54
