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.
U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed discusses the alleged attempted crashing of a FlyDubai plane bound for Tel Aviv, the Iran conflict and the upcoming midterm elections.
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Fox News
Democratic favourite Jon Ossoff is seeking re-election in Georgia in the 2026 US midterms, while Abdul El-Sayed is running for the Senate in battleground Michigan. Their sharply different profiles and platforms highlight divisions within the party and could shape its future before the 2028 presidential election.
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris is set to campaign Tuesday in Michigan for progressive Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, seeking to rally Democratic voters in a swing state that could help determine control of the Senate. El-Sayed says he disagreed with Harris’ positions on Gaza.
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The Associated Press
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed calls President Donald Trump the “Daddy” of his Republican opponent, Mike Rogers, whom he criticizes for following Trump’s wishes. El-Sayed also discusses health care and the cost of living.
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Bloomberg Television
Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed says U.S. tax dollars should not be sent to Israel, while saying he would stand up for Jewish safety in Michigan.
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Canada’s dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs are scheduled to take effect at 12:01 a.m. ET on Sept. 8, marking the country’s largest retaliation yet. CBC interviews Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed about how the measures may be received in the United States.
CCBC News
Progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed apologized for past comments about a synagogue attack. Republican National Committee co-chair KC Crosbie responded, discussing what she described as a growing divide between the Democratic Party’s far-left and establishment wings.
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Michigan Democratic Senate nominee El-Sayed apologized to the Jewish Democratic Caucus over comments responding to an attack on a synagogue.
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ABC News
Jon Schweppe of the American Principles Project joins Fox & Friends First to discuss Democrat Abdul El-Sayed’s defense of progressive policies and backlash over social media remarks about second lady Usha Vance.
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During a broad interview on Jesse Watters Primetime, Fox News host Jesse Watters challenged Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed over taxing wealthy people and socialized healthcare, while also raising the Iran war and biological men in women’s sports.
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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.”
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.
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Judy and Jan Johnson told ABC News Live they were proud to see their grandson, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, elected to the Senate.
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