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Michigan's Abdul El-Sayed responds after crowd at Trump's convention calls for him to be shot
El-Sayed condemned the call for violence and urged people to lower the temperature in politics.
Elections82%
DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE · U.S. SENATE · MICHIGANDEMOCRATIC NOMINEE · U.S. SENATE · MI
Abdul El-Sayed
Abdul El-Sayed is the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Michigan in the November 3, 2026 election, against Mike Rogers (R), Douglas Marsh (G), Lydia Christensen (L), and two other candidates. The seat is held by Gary C. Peters (D), who is not seeking re-election.
An epidemiologist and physician, El-Sayed led Detroit’s health department from 2015 to 2017 and Wayne County’s Department of Health, Human & Veterans Services from 2023 to 2025.
El-Sayed earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Michigan in 2007, a doctorate from Oriel College in 2011, and a medical degree from Columbia University in 2014. El-Sayed later taught epidemiology at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health and directed Detroit’s health department from 2015 to 2017. From 2023 to 2025, El-Sayed headed Wayne County’s Department of Health, Human & Veterans Services. El-Sayed won the 2026 Michigan U.S. Senate primary.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Running for
- U.S. Senate · MI
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Stage
- Nominee
- Raised
- $15M
- RAISED
- $15M
- STAGE
- NOMINEE
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2026 MI U.S. Senate class 2 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
Abdul El-Sayed’s career and background
- BORN
- Rochester Hills, Michigan
- EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Science, University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, 2007 · Doctor of Philosophy, Oriel College, 2011 · Doctor of Medicine, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, 2014
2026 election: Michigan Senate
NEXT ELECTION · CLASS II SEAT
28DAYS
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
LAST D+1.7ON THE BALLOT
IN THIS RACE · 2026
Mike RogersREP$11M raised
Douglas MarshGREEN
Lydia ChristensenLIBERTARIAN
Tim LongU.S. TAXPAYERS PARTY
Walter P. KristyNATURAL LAW
PAST RESULTS
No earlier House or Senate results on record (ChamberLight’s results start in 2018).2026 MICHIGAN SENATE RACE →STATED POSITIONS
2026 MI U.S. Senate class 2 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
Abdul El-Sayed’s stated positions and sources
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Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · FULL ELECTION · 2021–26
- $15M
- CASH ON HAND
- $2.6M
- SPENT
- $12M
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $14M · 99.5%
- PACs
- $72K · 0.5%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →- THROUGH AIPAC PAC
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AIPAC-BACKED SUPER PAC (UNITED DEMOCRACY PROJECT)
AIPAC PAC filings through Aug 31.- SUPPORTING
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- OPPOSING
- $20M
TOP DONORS
Saunders, WilliamAnthropic · AI RESEARCHER$7K
Godil, SaadHippocratic Ai · ENGINEER$7K
Aljumaily, AnasMeridian Media · CEO$7K
Daoud, Imad MDmg · MANAGER$7K
Nafal, MohamadSelf Employed · REAL ESTATE$7K
Ezzeddine, DinaSebmf · PHYSICIAN$7K
Dari, AhmadOkd · PRESIDENT$7K
Nafal, AdhamNot Employed · NOT EMPLOYED$7K
Spriggs, JdAdaptavist · CONSULTING TEAM LEAD$7K
Ahmad, MohamadSelf Employed · ATTORNEY$7K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.OUTSIDE SPENDING
- SUPPORTING
- $8.2M
- OPPOSING
- $76M
Slf PAC$0 / $27M
United Democracy Project ('UDP')$0 / $20M
No Going Back PAC INC.$0 / $17M
Americans For Prosperity Action, INC. (Afp Action) DBA Cva Action And DBA Libre Action$0 / $5.1M
Winsenate$2.7M / $0
CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$7.3M
Fundraising$167K
How to contact Abdul El-Sayed
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CBS News
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed courts RFK Jr.'s MAHA voters with new health platform
El-Sayed released a health policy platform aimed at voters concerned about food, pollution and healthcare.
Health care80%
Crooks and Liars
El-Sayed Shuts Down Vance's Islamophobic Attack
El-Sayed argues that Vance’s focus on Sharia law distracts from economic and policy concerns.
Elections67%
townhall.com
Abdul El-Sayed's 'Jewish Outreach' Backfired Big Time
El-Sayed’s holiday messages and Rosh Hashanah visit draw criticism in this opinion piece.
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The Detroit News
El-Sayed condemns harassment of Haley Stevens after 'gallows' rhetoric
El-Sayed called for an end to harassment of his former primary rival and said threats put her safety at risk.
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Reuters
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan primary in jolt to Democrats
El-Sayed won the Democratic nomination and will face Mike Rogers in November.
ElectionsINFORMATIONAL
Mediaite
‘Could You Answer My Question?’ El-Sayed Slugs it Out With Fox News Anchor Over Iran in Fiery Marathon Interview
El-Sayed challenged the case for the Iran war during a lengthy interview on Fox News.
Foreign policy58%
Raw Story
Progressive candidate wrecks Fox News host in blistering interview: 'That is a problem'
El-Sayed defended his health care and public-school positions in an interview with Fox News host Martha MacCallum.
Health care57%
The Nation
Michigan’s Senate Race Is a Testing Ground
The authors argue that attacks on El-Sayed’s identity are being used to divide voters in Michigan’s Senate race.
ElectionsINFORMATIONAL
Bridge Michigan
Fact check: What Abdul El-Sayed said about breast cancer research, advocates
The article examines whether a campaign ad accurately described his essay on disease research funding.
ElectionsINFORMATIONAL
MOST RATEDAlgemeiner.com
Brad Lander Endorses Anti-Israel Progressive Candidate Who Hesitated to Condemn Synagogue Terror Attack
El-Sayed is challenging Haley Stevens while facing criticism over his comments on Israel and a reported hesitation to condemn a synagogue attack.
Elections77%
Jewish Insider
Michigan state lawmaker, Jewish Dem leaders join call for El-Sayed to affirm commitment to Jewish safety
A campaign and Democratic leaders are pressing El-Sayed to affirm commitments on Jewish safety and Israel.
Elections80%
www.independentsentinel.com
A Most Terrifying Senatorial Candidate in Michigan: El Sayed
The post criticizes El-Sayed’s healthcare and gender-transition-care positions and makes allegations about his rhetoric and associations.
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townhall.com
Abdul El-Sayed Just Flip-Flopped on Medicare for All
Curtis contrasts El-Sayed's newer comments about private insurance with his earlier statements opposing it.
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The Washington Times
Gaza, a convenient excuse to hate Jews
The column criticizes El-Sayed’s association with Hasan Piker and his response to Piker’s statements.
Civil rights80%
MOST RATEDThe Independent · 2 MIN READ
Michigan's Abdul El-Sayed responds after crowd at Trump's convention calls for him to be shot
El-Sayed condemned the call for violence and urged people to lower the temperature in politics.
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