$1.3M
AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Current rolePhysician
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age41 years old (Oct 31, 1984)
GenderMale
LocationMichigan
BackgroundPhysician
EducationUniversity of Michigan — B.S. (Biology and Political Science)
Notable personal detailsAbdulrahman Mohamed (Abdul) El-Sayed is an American physician and public health researcher who has served in local public health leadership roles in Michigan. He led the Detroit Health Department beginning in 2015 and later served as director of the Wayne County Department of Health, Human & Veterans Services. He was a 2018 Democratic candidate for governor of Michigan and is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan in the 2026 election cycle.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
El-Sayed’s contract snapped back from 71% to 87% in the last hour, and fresh reporting on AOC’s endorsement and continued progressive backing keeps him the clear favorite with meaningful trader relevance.
The endorsement adds a new high-profile progressive signal to El-Sayed’s already strong position and keeps the Michigan Democratic primary in a fresh, trader-relevant news burst.
Abdul El-Sayed is in the news for a string of campaign controversies and policy clashes in Michigan’s U.S. Senate race. He defended deleted past tweets supporting defunding the police and also declined to say whether Israel has a right to exist, instead criticizing U.S. aid to Israel and AIPAC spending. He has also been pressed over his appearances with Hasan Piker and his anti-war, anti-establishment message. At the same time, he picked up a major boost when the United Auto Workers endorsed him in the Democratic primary.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsers of Abdul El-Sayed for Michigan Democratic Senate nominee?
Political organization
Bernie Sanders endorsed Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's 2026 Senate campaign.
Public endorsement
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorsed Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate race.
Public figure
Chris Van Hollen endorsed Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary.
Public figure
United Auto Workers endorsed Abdul El-Sayed for U.S. Senate in Michigan.
2026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
