Abdul El-Sayed
United StatespoliticianMaleb. 19845.6Global Dominance: 0.16%Abdul El-Sayed is a progressive political figure and former health director of Detroit, known for his advocacy on health and social justice issues. He gained national attention during his run for governor of Michigan in 2018, where he campaigned on a platform of universal healthcare and economic equity. El-Sayed is expected to enter the race for Michigan's open Senate seat, positioning himself as a candidate who can energize the progressive base and address the needs of working-class citizens.
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Abdul El-Sayed is noted for his strong following among Arab-American voters and young people in Michigan.
Oriente Occidente di Rampini | Il vero effetto Trump? Risveglia un sogno: il socialismo in America
Italy· 2026-06-22
Abdul El-Sayed is a progressive candidate in Michigan.
How the 2026 primaries are reshaping the Democratic PartyUnited States· 2026-06-21
Abdul El-Sayed is a far-left proponent of Medicare-for-all running in Michigan.
LIZ PEEK: Democrats are stuck with the radical left they refused to confrontUnited States· 2026-06-02
Abdul El-Sayed is a Democratic candidate in Michigan whose nomination raises concerns among party establishment.
The battle for the Senate could come down to candidate controveriesUnited States· 2026-06-02
Abdul El-Sayed, the frontrunner in the Michigan Democratic Senate primary, wants to abolish ICE and has campaigned alongside a controversial far-left streamer.
Democrats seem set to make the mistakes of 2024 all over again
Canada· 2026-05-30
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed emphasizes the importance of enjoying life and spending time with friends and family.
Hasan Piker wants to stream less in 2026United States· 2025-12-22Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive Democrat running for the US Senate in Michigan, has quietly erased thousands of old social media posts.
Analysis: Trump faces cracks in MAGA base as he returns to WashingtonUnited States· 2025-11-17
Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed has quietly erased thousands of old social media posts — including tweets that championed the 'defund the police' movement.
MTG on what caused explosive rift with TrumpUnited States· 2025-11-16
Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive Democrat running for the US Senate in Michigan, has quietly erased thousands of old social media posts.
Video: Trump escalates threat to sue BCC, despite broadcaster’s apologyUnited States· 2025-11-16
Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive Democrat running for the US Senate in Michigan, has quietly erased thousands of old social media posts.
Trump administration changes White House websiteUnited States· 2025-11-15
Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive Democrat running for the US Senate in Michigan, has quietly erased thousands of old social media posts.
Trump directing the DOJ to investigate is not normalUnited States· 2025-11-15Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive Democrat running for the US Senate in Michigan, has quietly erased thousands of old social media posts.
Trump orders DOJ to investigate political opponents tied to EpsteinUnited States· 2025-11-15
Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive Democrat running for the US Senate in Michigan, has quietly erased thousands of old social media posts.
Trump attacks Marjorie Taylor Greene. Greene hits backUnited States· 2025-11-15
Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive Democrat running for the US Senate in Michigan, has quietly erased thousands of old social media posts.
Michael Cohen on Trump’s Epstein files’ endgame: ‘Vengeance’United States· 2025-11-15Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive Democrat running for the US Senate in Michigan, has quietly erased thousands of old social media posts.
Why an ex-NFL player says hemp legislation is life-or-deathUnited States· 2025-11-14
Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive Democrat running for the US Senate in Michigan, has quietly erased thousands of old social media posts.
DHS awards $10,000 bonus checks to TSA employeesUnited States· 2025-11-14Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive Democrat running for the US Senate in Michigan, has quietly erased thousands of old social media posts.
Tapper: Why US politics sometimes sucksUnited States· 2025-11-13
Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive Democrat running for the US Senate in Michigan, has quietly erased thousands of old social media posts — including a dozen tweets that championed the 'defund the police' movement.
Why Massie broke with Trump on releasing Epstein docsUnited States· 2025-11-13
Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive Democrat running for the US Senate in Michigan, has quietly erased thousands of old social media posts — including a dozen tweets that championed the 'defund the police' movement.
Could another government shutdown be looming in January?United States· 2025-11-13
Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive Democrat running for the US Senate in Michigan, has quietly erased thousands of old social media posts — including a dozen tweets that championed the 'defund the police' movement.
AOC slams GOP over SNAP benefitsUnited States· 2025-11-13Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive Democrat running for the US Senate in Michigan, has quietly erased thousands of old social media posts — including a dozen tweets that championed the 'defund the police' movement.
House approves bill to end longest shutdown in US historyUnited States· 2025-11-13Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive Democrat running for the US Senate in Michigan, has quietly erased thousands of old social media posts.
Teen gives emotional testimony on ICE raids at city council meetingUnited States· 2025-11-12
Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive Democrat running for the US Senate in Michigan, has quietly erased thousands of old social media posts — including a dozen tweets that championed the 'defund the police' movement.
Families sue Camp Mystic | CNNUnited States· 2025-11-12
Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive Democrat running for the US Senate in Michigan, has quietly erased thousands of old social media posts.
Video: JFK’s grandson announces run for CongressUnited States· 2025-11-12
Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive Democrat running for the US Senate in Michigan, has quietly erased thousands of old social media posts.
Travelers and staff left stranded after hotel chain’s sudden closureUnited States· 2025-11-12Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive Democrat running for the US Senate in Michigan, has quietly erased thousands of old social media posts.
What the next 48 hours may look like for the shutdownUnited States· 2025-11-12Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive Democrat running for the US Senate in Michigan, has quietly erased thousands of old social media posts — including a dozen tweets that championed the 'defund the police' movement.
Erin Burnett: Are you really getting a $2,000 check?United States· 2025-11-12Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive Democrat running for the US Senate in Michigan, has quietly erased thousands of old social media posts.
House Democrat to his Republican colleagues: ‘Where the hell have you been?’United States· 2025-11-12Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive Democrat running for the US Senate in Michigan, has quietly erased thousands of old social media posts.
Senate candidate is latest politician to scrub ‘defund the police’ postsUnited States· 2025-11-11
Abdul El-Sayed is a progressive Democrat running for the US Senate in Michigan.
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed scrubbed past support for ‘defund the police’United States· 2025-11-10
