Candidate for US Senate, Michigan
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) |
What this person said on the record, as reported, newest first.
El-Sayed brushed aside Stevens’ support for a Republican candidate for Senate.
AAl Jazeera
US Senate Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed played down a Republican endorsement of a former rival as Democrats rallied behind him. He attended a “Souls to the Polls” campaign rally with Representative James Clyburn.
TTRT World
With the president campaigning in Florida and Republican House candidates facing fresh signs of trouble, two major stories involving Democrats are shaking up the campaign: ballot maneuvering in Alaska and a controversial ad in Michigan.
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CNN
The Five co-hosts discuss Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed’s views on Israel and Hasan Piker’s livestream with Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota.
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Fox News
El-Sayed's Special Report appearance covered fighting involving Iran, Michigan residents' struggle with costs and his run for federal office in the 2026 midterms. The state's Democratic Senate nominee said he has never belonged to the Muslim Brotherhood.
FFox News
Michigan Senate candidate El-Sayed said Trump’s attacks on his faith are meant to divert attention from the pain Trump is causing and do not address Americans’ struggles.
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ABC News
Fox News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream discusses Michigan’s Senate race and controversy surrounding Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and his sister-in-law on Fox & Friends Weekend.
FFox News
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed discusses the main hurdles in his campaign and his priorities if elected. He also reflects on his past criticism of Obama, saying he was younger and angry at the time.
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NBC News
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed sits down for an exclusive Meet the Press interview less than a month before the midterm elections.
NNBC 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.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆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.”
AABC 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.
FFox 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
