Michigan Democratic Senate nominee?
7hHigh ImpactAbdul El-Sayed’s nominee odds jumped from 71% to 96% in the past hour, extending a sharp post-debate repricing that traders should watch for follow-through before Tuesday’s primary.
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Abdul El-Sayed
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Abdul El-Sayed’s nominee odds jumped from 71% to 96% in the past hour, extending a sharp post-debate repricing that traders should watch for follow-through before Tuesday’s primary.
Democrat
Abdul El-Sayed
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee?
$6.2M
AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePhysician
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age41 years old (Oct 31, 1984)
GenderMale
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LocationMichigan
BackgroundPhysician
EducationUniversity of Michigan (BS)
Notable personal detailsAbdulrahman Mohamed El-Sayed is an American physician and epidemiologist who served as executive director and health officer of the Detroit Health Department (2015–2017) and later as director of Wayne County, Michigan’s Department of Health, Human, and Veterans Services (2023–2025). He previously was an assistant professor of epidemiology at Columbia University and hosts the podcast "America Dissected". He ran for the Democratic nomination for governor of Michigan in 2018 and is running in Michigan’s 2026 U.S. Senate election.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports taxing corporations and wealthy interests to fund expanded public investment and programs, including proposals for progressive payroll taxes and business gross-receipts or income-based levies to finance universal healthcare, infrastructure, and other public priorities.
Healthcare
Supports Medicare for All and elimination of medical debt; advocates guaranteeing comprehensive, public health insurance for every American while also expanding targeted programs and debt relief.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate supports abolishing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and has advocated for sanctuary-state policies and protections for immigrant communities. He frames ICE as a paramilitary force that should be dismantled rather than reformed and pledges to lead abolition efforts in the Senate.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports robust pro-choice policies and protection of abortion access, including advocating for Planned Parenthood and state-level measures to protect and expand reproductive health services. Has proposed repealing restrictive state laws that criminalize or limit abortion and said comprehensive family planning must include access to abortion care. Seeks to defend and codify protections for abortion access as part of broader reproductive justice and health-care policy.
Climate & Energy
Supports the Green New Deal framework and advocates for aggressive action on climate change tied to public-health and environmental-justice goals; has taken regulatory and enforcement actions against local polluters and promoted clean-air measures while in public-health roles. Campaign materials emphasize tackling pollution, removing lead, and investing in communities harmed by fossil-fuel emissions.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports banning military-style assault weapons and expanding federal measures to reduce gun trafficking and close background-check loopholes; advocates for stronger federal gun-safety laws to reduce mass shootings and household gun-related harms.
Latest Insights
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 31, 2026
Abdul El-Sayed is in the middle of a closely watched Michigan Democratic Senate primary against Haley Stevens, with the August 4 vote approaching and heavy outside spending drawing national attention. The race has turned increasingly sharp, with Stevens accusing him of using antisemitic rhetoric and both candidates trading attacks in debates over campaign messaging, electability, and policy. El-Sayed has also faced renewed scrutiny over past comments on Trump, defunding the police, and his positions on Israel-related issues, while recent polling has shown him narrowly ahead.
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Articles
BNBreitbart News Network17 hours ago
Democrat Haley Stevens Accuses Far-Left Abdul El-Sayed of Wanting to 'Blame Problems on Jewish Americans'
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WCWDIV ClickOnDetroit3 days ago
Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens both campaigned in Detroit -- Here’s a look at how it went
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FNFox News3 days ago
Rep. Stevens calls El-Sayed a celebrity in Michigan Senate debate
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DFDetroit Free Press4 days ago
Final US Senate debate sees Stevens and El-Sayed attacking each other
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Polls
Polling Average
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36.1%
31.0%
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee?
Endorsers of Abdul El-Sayed for Michigan Democratic Senate nominee?
Bernie Sanders
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Bernie Sanders endorsed Abdul El-Sayed for the 2026 Michigan Senate race.
Tina Smith
Public figure
Sen. Tina Smith endorsed Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate race.
314 Action
Public endorsement
314 Action endorsed Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan U.S. Senate race.
Darrin Camilleri
Public figure
State Sen. Darrin Camilleri endorsed Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan U.S. Senate race.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Public endorsement
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorsed Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Democratic primary for U.S. Senate.
Indivisible
Public endorsement
Indivisible endorsed Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan U.S. Senate race.
Jewish Voice for Peace
Public endorsement
The political arm of Jewish Voice for Peace endorsed Abdul El-Sayed for U.S. Senate in Michigan.
State Wide Indivisible Michigan
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State Wide Indivisible Michigan endorsed Abdul El-Sayed for U.S. Senate in Michigan.
Saline Indivisible
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Saline Indivisible endorsed Abdul El-Sayed for U.S. Senate in Michigan.
Eastern Upper Peninsula Solidarity
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Eastern Upper Peninsula Solidarity endorsed Abdul El-Sayed for U.S. Senate in Michigan.
Ann Arbor Indivisible
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Ann Arbor Indivisible endorsed Abdul El-Sayed for U.S. Senate in Michigan.
Chris Van Hollen
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Chris Van Hollen endorsed Abdul El-Sayed for the 2026 Michigan Senate race.
United Auto Workers
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United Auto Workers endorsed Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan U.S. Senate race.
Working Families Party
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Working Families Party endorsed Abdul El-Sayed for U.S. Senate in Michigan.
National Nurses United
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National Nurses United endorsed Abdul El-Sayed for U.S. Senate in Michigan.
Summer Lee
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U.S. Rep. Summer Lee endorsed Abdul El-Sayed for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat.
Michigan state representatives Tonya Myers Phillips, Helena Scott, and Noah Arbit
Public endorsement
Michigan state representatives Tonya Myers Phillips, Helena Scott, and Noah Arbit endorsed Abdul El-Sayed for U.S. Senate in Michigan.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$14.5M
$10.9M
$7.3M
$3.6M
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$14.5M
$2.6M
$12.0M
$630.3K
Source: FEC