Who is Abdul El-Sayed? US Democratic candidate wins Michigan Senate primary — Know about his career, education, more
Abdul El-Sayed beat Haley Stevens, a moderate US representative backed by the party’s establishment. He will now face Republican Mike Rogers in the race to represent the midwestern purple state in the Senate.
Abdul El-Sayed secured the Democratic primary for the US Senate in Michigan, defeating moderate U.S. Representative Haley Stevens. As the race to represent Michigan in the Senate enters its final phase, El-Sayed will face Republican Mike Rogers. El-Sayed, a 41-year-old born in Detroit, was elected to the Senate position due to his belief in the need for accessible, high-quality healthcare for all Americans.
He has advocated for Medicare for All, ending military aid to Israel, and campaign finance reform. El-Sayed's career in public health has included rebuilding Detroit's Health Department, restructuring Wayne County's Department of Health, Human & Veterans Services, removing lead from schools, and eliminating medical debt for 300,000 Michiganders.
He authored a book on healthcare and was named "Public Official of the Year" by the Michigan LCV. El-Sayed, who holds a BA from the University of Michigan, a medical degree from Columbia University, and a Rhodes Scholarship from Oxford University, has also accused Israel of genocide in Gaza and demanded an end to US military aid.
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