Abdul El-Sayed

Former president Obama to join Michigan Senate nominee El-Sayed on campaign trail in Detroit

Abdul El-Sayed announced an October 24 campaign appearance with Barack Obama in Detroit, as Michigan’s Senate race divides Jewish voters.

Democrat US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks to the media at the Council of Carpenters & Millwrights facility in Warren, Michigan on October 3, 2026. El-Sayed and US Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) are due to hold a town hall campaign event together later today; illustrative
Democratic candidate for US Senate Abdul El-Sayed poses with union members from UAW Local 51 during the Labor Day Parade in Detroit, Michigan, US, September 7, 2026.

Abdul El-Sayed’s ‘genocide’ charge revives the oldest antisemitic libel - opinion

Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan Democratic candidate for US Senate, addresses the state's Jewish Democratic caucus at its annual "Summer Simcha" event amid broader Jewish communal concerns about his campaign, Birmingham, Mich., Aug. 30, 2026.

Michigan Democrat leaders join Nonnegotiable campaign pressuring El-Sayed on Jewish safety, Israel

Democratic candidate for US Senate Abdul El-Sayed speaks to the press about rising gas prices outside a gas station in Detroit, Michigan, US, September 22, 2026.

Persian student faces threats, harassment after asking Abdul El-Sayed to condemn IRGC


US Senate candidate El-Sayed evades audience request to denounce IRGC, break silence on Iran

"I haven't heard anything from you about the protesters, Abdul," an audience member said. "That silence had a gaping hole in our community and I want to ask if you regret that silence"

Democratic candidate for US Senate Abdul El-Sayed poses with union members from UAW Local 51 during the Labor Day Parade in Detroit, Michigan, US, September 7, 2026.

Jewish leaders urge Kamala Harris to press Senate candidate El-Sayed on Israel views

In their letter, the coalition acknowledged Harris's record on combating antisemitism, noting that she has consistently stood by the community.

Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the Wiltern Theatre on September 29, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Harris is in the midst of a 15-city book tour following the release of her new book “107 Days,” recounting her presidential campaign against President Donald Trump.

El-Sayed visits Jewish Michiganders for Rosh Hashanah meal after accusations of antisemitism

"We talked about the work we can do together to build a more just and peaceful future for our communities here in Michigan," El-Sayed wrote in the post, adding "Shana tova and shavua tov!"

Democratic candidate for US Senate Abdul El-Sayed poses with union members from UAW Local 51 during the Labor Day Parade in Detroit, Michigan, US, September 7, 2026.

Hundreds of Michigan Jews pledge to vote for Abdul El-Sayed in open letter

“Some of us are enthusiastic supporters of El-Sayed,” the open letter reads. “Some of us have reservations...We understand that a vote is not a valentine; it’s a strategic chess move."

US Democratic Senate candidate from Michigan Abdul El-Sayed poses for a photo at the Labor Day parade in Detroit, Michigan on September 7, 2026.

US conducted 'tremendous terror,' worse than al-Qaeda, Hasan Piker says in Axios interview

Piker, who has over 3 million followers and is one of the most popular streamers on Twitch, came under renewed attention due to his participation in campaigning for the Abdul El-Sayed.

Hasan Piker attends a press conference during Web Summit Qatar 2026 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center in Doha, Qatar, Feb. 3, 2026.

Sander Levin endorses El-Sayed for Senate despite 'significant disagreement' on Israel

Sander Levin endorses Abdul El-Sayed despite disagreements over Israel, as Michigan Jewish voters remain divided.

US Rep. Sandy Levin (D-MI) (2nd L) shares a moment with his son Rep.-elect Andy Levin (D-MI) (3rd L), who will succeed him in the 116th Congress, as Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) (L), and Rep. Brenda Lawrence (D-MI) (R) look on after a news conference on auto jobs November 29, 2018; illustrative

Nessel gets Queen Esther wrong: Jews don’t have to sacrifice themselves - opinion

Michigan Attorney-General Dana Nessel told Jews to sacrifice themselves and their homeland to feed the antisemites hijacking her political party.

 Dana Nessel Michigan is preparing for 'Every scenario' on Election Day, 17 October 2020

Michigan rabbis lay out demands for El-Sayed and state Democrats to earn their votes

As the candidate seeks Jewish voters, an open letter describes Jewish sovereignty in Israel and Jewish safety as “nonnegotiables.”

Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan Democratic candidate for US Senate, addresses the state's Jewish Democratic caucus at its annual "Summer Simcha" event amid broader Jewish communal concerns about his campaign, Birmingham, Mich., Aug. 30, 2026.

Golda read right to left. Some still don’t - opinion

Esther risked her own life so that the Jews of Persia would live. She did not instruct her people to accept their own erasure for the sake of the empire, as Nessel clearly stated.

 GOLDA MEIR, 1964.

JD Vance's mother says she'd 'probably punch' El-Sayed over family remarks

El-Sayed has previously made remarks about Second Lady Usha Vance and the couple's children, including during an April appearance on "The Allen Analysis Show," according to Fox News.

US Vice President JD Vance speaks at a MAGA Inc. Super PAC event on August 31, 2026 in Sterling Heights, Michigan. The event will feature multiple speakers who represent Michigan's Republican ticket for the 2026 election; illustrative