Abdul El-Sayed

Michigan's El-Sayed campaign disavows PAC ad linking US inflation to Israel

Backed by Cenk Uygur, the spot drew criticism for invoking antisemitic tropes about US support for “killing Palestinians.”

Democratic US Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed addresses supporters during a campaign rally in Detroit, Michigan, US October 24, 2026.
US President Donald Trump arrives on stage to deliver remarks during an election rally at McMorran Place Sports & Entertainment Center in Port Huron, Michigan, Oct. 25, 2026.

Trump says Jews who support El-Sayed should be 'ashamed' of themselves

Democratic US Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed addresses supporters during a campaign rally in Detroit, Michigan, US October 24, 2026.

Trump invokes 9/11 in urging Michigan voters to oppose Muslim Senate candidate El-Sayed

Democratic US Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed addresses supporters during a campaign rally in Detroit, Michigan, US October 24, 2026.

Over 200 US rabbis demand US Senate candidate El-Sayed make Jewish safety commitments


'Flip the circuit breaker': Obama attacks Trump administration to boost Democrats in Michigan

We have never seen a president excel in straight-up grifting, on your dime, like this," Obama said. "Never seen a president so intent on selling favors like this..." said the former president.

Former President Barack Obama speaks at a “Get Out the Vote" rally in support of Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on October 24, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan.

Detroit Democrats unite over rising costs, remain divided over Israel ahead of midterm elections

Abdul El-Sayed faces resistance from some voters who would ordinarily be inclined to support a Democrat, particularly over Israel.

Democratic US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks to the press in the spin room after taking part in a debate with Republican rival candidate Mike Rogers, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, US, October 8, 2026.

Jews are 'literally afraid' of Michigan's candidate El-Sayed, opponent Rogers says in final debate

Rogers repeated the theme in his closing statement, insisting that Jews were among several groups of Democrats who were defecting to him because they found El-Sayed “too extreme.” 

 US Senate candidates Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, left, and Michigan Republican Senate candidate, former US Rep. Mike Rogers (R-MI)  debate on October 21, 2026 at WXYZ Channel 7 in Southfield, Michigan.

Abdul El-Sayed Michigan US Senate campaign hires Jewish outreach director

El-Sayed's Republican opponent, former US Rep. Mike Rogers, called him “anti-Jew” in a JTA interview this week.

Democrat US Senate candidate for Michigan Abdul El-Sayed speaks on stage with US Representative Ayanna Pressley (L), Democrat of Massachusetts during a midterm campaign rally in Flint, Michigan on October 18, 2026.

Ted Cruz says he believes El-Sayed is member of Muslim Brotherhood, claims he lied about ties

"He said no, I have no connections, and Meet the Press just said okay and accepted it," Cruz claimed, saying that the evidence was "overwhelming."

US Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) walks on stage at the Republican National Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas, US, September 10, 2026.

Abdul El-Sayed faces Michigan Senate race controversy over Hamas remarks by Democratic activist

A hidden-camera investigation has sparked controversy in Michigan's Senate race over claims involving Hamas and foreign donations, with Abdul El-Sayed's campaign rejecting the activist's allegations.

Democrat US Senate candidate for Michigan Abdul El-Sayed speaks on stage with US Representative Ayanna Pressley (L), Democrat of Massachusetts during a midterm campaign rally in Flint, Michigan on October 18, 2026.

Mike Rogers says his opponent Abdul El-Sayed is ‘anti-Jew.’ Do Michigan’s Jews agree?

Rogers, told JTA that Israel is “the best ally we have in the Middle East. They have Western values baked into their political system.”

Mike Rogers, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan, poses during an interview at a Tim Horton's in Walled Lake, Mich., Oct. 20, 2026.

Netanyahu meets with Hegseth days before election as Hanegbi backs Liberman

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks as he meets members of the public at a mall, ahead of Israel’s national election, in Ramla, Israel October 19, 2026.

'Israel is not our friend': Michigan's El-Sayed doubles down on anti-Israel stance

“An ally that takes your money to push you into wars you shouldn’t be fighting is not an ally,” he argued.

Democratic US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks to the press in the spin room after taking part in a debate with Republican rival candidate Mike Rogers, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, US, October 8, 2026.

Abdul El-Sayed fields accusations of family ties to terror orgs. as midterms approach - report

El-Sayed, a Michigan-born child of Egyptian immigrants, has recently come under scrutiny for his family's purported ties to the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt. 

Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks to reporters following a campaign event at the Ionia Theater on October 11, 2026 in Ionia, Michigan.