Abdul El-Sayed

Abdul El-Sayed, a U.S. Senate candidate in Michigan, criticized AIPAC donations as 'legalized bribery' in a post to X, while his campaign did not address similar scrutiny of other groups like PAL PAC and Arab American PAC. El-Sayed's comments come ahead of a primary against Rep. Haley Stevens, a pro-Israel candidate, with both candidates debating the U.S.-Israel alliance and foreign policy influence. El-Sayed's financial disclosures include assets totaling between $580,000 and $1.7 million, with his wife reporting real estate holdings in India.

Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan, criticized AIPAC donations as 'legalized bribery' but did not address other PACs like PAL PAC and Arab American PAC. His remarks, made ahead of a primary against Rep. Haley Stevens, highlight tensions over foreign influence in U.S. elections and U.S.-Israel policy. El-Sayed also disclosed foreign assets held by his wife while delaying tax return releases.

Abdul El-Sayed, a Senate candidate in Michigan, faces criticism for delaying tax disclosure, claiming he needs more time to gather paperwork related to his wife's foreign property. Opponent Haley Stevens and others accuse him of avoiding transparency, while his June 2025 financial disclosure lists assets including his wife's rental properties in India and Michigan.

Abdul El-Sayed, a U.S. Senate candidate in Michigan, faces criticism for delaying tax disclosures, claiming he needs more time to gather paperwork. His opponent, Haley Stevens, alleges he is concealing his net worth until after the primary. Critics, including Sen. Katie Britt and others, have called his response confusing, citing his 2025 financial disclosures that include his wife's foreign properties.

Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens will face off in the Michigan Democratic Senate primary on Aug. 4. AI and data center fears are highlighted as key issues in the closely watched race.

The article discusses the debate over whether Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, running in Michigan's Democratic primary, should be called a physician despite lacking a valid state medical license. It contrasts El-Sayed's medical credentials with the medical backgrounds of current and former senators, emphasizing the distinction between holding a medical degree and being licensed to practice medicine.

The Senate primary race between Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan highlights the Democratic Party's growing ideological divide and contrasting campaign strategies.

Haley Stevens, a Michigan House representative, emphasizes her record of defeating Republicans in elections as she campaigns for the Democratic Senate primary against Abdul El-Sayed. Democrats must choose between Stevens' electability and El-Sayed's progressive policies to secure the Senate seat critical for their majority hopes.

Haley Stevens, a U.S. Representative who won a House seat in 2018 and survived a 2022 primary, is campaigning for Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary against progressive Abdul El-Sayed. Democrats face a choice between Stevens’ electability and El-Sayed’s progressive policies, as winning the Senate seat is critical for the party’s majority hopes.

Haley Stevens, a U.S. Representative, is campaigning in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary by highlighting her electoral success, including flipping a Republican-held House seat in 2018 and surviving a 2022 primary. Her opponent, Abdul El-Sayed, emphasizes progressive policies and rejecting corporate PAC money, while Democratic leaders like Chuck Schumer and Debbie Stabenow support Stevens for her electability against Republican Mike Rogers.

Haley Stevens criticizes Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu as a danger to Jews, while Abdul El-Sayed denounces Israel as a 'rogue' nation during a Michigan Senate debate. The Jewish state's role in the primary race is highlighted as a central issue in the contest.

Left-wing host Mehdi Hasan questioned Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed about his use of the term 'physician' without a valid state medical license in New York or Michigan. El-Sayed defended his public health record but avoided directly addressing Hasan's concerns about honesty, while Hasan emphasized the importance of truth in political claims.

Haley Stevens and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed engaged in a tense Senate primary debate in Michigan, marked by personal attacks. The event was covered by CBS News reporter Fin Gómez.

A progressive Democrat and a moderate Democrat had a tense debate in Michigan's Senate primary. The event was covered by CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion.

Abdul El-Sayed and U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens are statistically tied in a Tavern Research poll for Michigan’s Democratic U.S. Senate primary, with 42% and 41% support respectively, and 18% undecided. The poll, conducted before and after a debate, shows a significant drop in undecided voters compared to earlier polling when state Sen. Mallory McMorrow was still in the race.

Michigan reports over 700 cases of cyclosporiasis with 36 hospitalizations as health officials investigate the source. A man was fatally shot in northwest Detroit, and two people were detained. Democratic Senate candidates Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed debated in Grand Rapids, and Downriver neighborhoods continue to experience power outages following severe storms.

Rep. Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed clashed in a Michigan Senate primary debate over campaign funding and U.S. policy toward Israel. Stevens, backed by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, accused El-Sayed of benefiting from GOP spending, while El-Sayed criticized Stevens for corporate and pro-Israel group support. The winner will face former Rep. Mike Rogers in the general election, with the Senate seat being a key target for Democrats.

A heated primary debate in Michigan highlighted tensions within the Democratic Party between moderate Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed. The candidates clashed over campaign funding, U.S. policy toward Israel, and transparency, with El-Sayed accusing Stevens of corporate influence and Stevens alleging GOP support for El-Sayed. The winner will face former Rep. Mike Rogers in a critical Senate race.

American Priorities PAC, which opposes AIPAC, will spend on Abdul El-Sayed's Michigan Senate primary campaign despite him refusing super PAC funds. The PAC claims it will 'do whatever it takes' to support El-Sayed.

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Representative Haley Stevens met in Grand Rapids for their first Democratic primary debate following the withdrawal of a third candidate.

Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed, Democratic candidates for Michigan’s U.S. Senate seat, debated inflation, foreign policy, and campaign finance, with El-Sayed advocating for Medicare for All and systemic change while Stevens emphasized affordability measures and financial transparency. They clashed over corporate influence in politics and Iran-related military actions.

Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed clashed during a Michigan Senate primary debate. The debate, hosted by Nexstar’s WOOD TV8, occurred after Mallory McMorrow withdrew from the race, making Stevens and El-Sayed the remaining Democratic candidates.

Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens debated in a televised Democratic U.S. Senate primary contest in Grand Rapids, focusing on healthcare, affordability, and childcare costs. El-Sayed advocated for Medicare for All and anti-monopoly policies, while Stevens emphasized lowering utility bills and securing federal funds for childcare.

Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens, Michigan Democratic US Senate candidates, debated in Grand Rapids. The debate was their first since Mallory McMorrow exited the race.

Michigan's Democratic US Senate primary is between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens, who are set to debate. The candidates are competing for the nomination in the race.

Michigan Democrats face a stark choice between a progressive and a moderate. The state’s Senate primary is a head-to-head battle between Abdul El-Sayed, an outspoken left-wing candidate, and Haley Stevens, a moderate backed by party leaders.

Michigan's Democratic US Senate primary is narrowing to a contest between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens. The race is described as the state's most interesting primary.

Haley Stevens, a Democratic candidate in the U.S. Senate primary, is courting former Mallory McMorrow supporters and emphasizing electability against Republican Mike Rogers. She contrasts her campaign with Abdul El-Sayed's, highlighting manufacturing support and claiming stronger general election prospects.

The Michigan Senate Democratic primary features a contest between Representative Haley Stevens and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed. Stevens has an advertising advantage, while El-Sayed leads in polls.

Democrats face a high-stakes Senate primary in Michigan between moderate Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive Abdul El-Sayed, with the winner set to challenge Republican Mike Rogers in the 2026 midterms. Progressive state Sen. Mallory McMorrow suspended her campaign, narrowing the race to two candidates. The Michigan Senate seat is a critical target for Republicans and a toss-up according to political analysts.

The Democratic primary in Michigan pits moderate Rep. Haley Stevens, backed by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, against progressive Abdul El-Sayed, endorsed by Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The August 4, 2026, primary winner will face former Rep. Mike Rogers in the November midterm election for a Senate seat critical to Democratic majority hopes. Progressive state Sen. Mallory McMorrow suspended her campaign, narrowing the race to two candidates.

Abdul El-Sayed is the Democratic frontrunner in Michigan after Mallory McMorrow withdrew. The bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act faces criticism for inadequate protection against electricity price hikes linked to datacenters. Carlos Giménez opposes Trump's TPS policy for Haitian migrants, and JD Vance's 2013 essay on Trump was republished by The Atlantic.

Abdul El-Sayed is the leading Democratic candidate in Michigan's primary after Mallory McMorrow withdrew. Consumer advocates criticize the Ratepayer Protection Act for failing to address electricity costs linked to datacenters. Republican Congressman Carlos Giménez opposes ending temporary protected status for Haitian migrants.

The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is expanding its focus to competitive statewide races in Michigan and Wisconsin following primary wins in Colorado and New York. Progressive candidates Abdul El-Sayed and Francesca Hong are gaining traction in Democratic primaries, supported by DSA resources and high-profile figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. DSA membership has surged, with over 7,500 new members since recent victories.

Progressive Democrats in Michigan report momentum as Mallory McMorrow exits her Senate race, narrowing the primary to Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens. Rep. Analilia Mejia endorses El-Sayed, citing his potential to replicate Bernie Sanders-endorsed primary successes. Polls show El-Sayed leading Stevens in a pro-El-Sayed super PAC survey and William Lawrence holding an edge in Michigan’s 7th Congressional District.

Mallory McMorrow suspends her campaign for the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan, leaving Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed as the remaining candidates. The race features a moderate and a progressive, with Stevens described as an AIPAC favorite and El-Sayed as an Israel critic.

Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow suspended her Senate bid, leaving the Democratic contest between Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens for the critical seat.

Mallory McMorrow ends her US Senate bid, leaving the primary contest between progressive Abdul El-Sayed and centrist Haley Stevens. The three-way race had been close, but recent polls show El-Sayed leading over Stevens.

Mallory McMorrow, a Michigan Democrat, has ended her campaign for the US Senate, leaving Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens as the remaining candidates in the primary. The race now pits the party’s progressive and establishment wings against each other for a seat being vacated this year by Gary Peters.

Mallory McMorrow suspended her Michigan Senate campaign, leaving a two-candidate primary between Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed. The exit reshapes the race, with Stevens backed by party establishment and El-Sayed by progressive leaders. Outside spending supporting Stevens has impacted the contest.