What office is Abdul El-Sayed running for?

U.S. Senate in Michigan, on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot.

Who is running against Abdul El-Sayed?

Mike Rogers, Doug Marsh, Lydia Christensen, Tim Long

Abdul El-Sayed

Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate · Michigan General Election, November 3, 2026.

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Physician, former 2018 gubernatorial candidate. Won extremely close August 4 primary (48.5%) over Haley Stevens (47.5%) — AP did not call until Wednesday morning. Mallory McMorrow withdrew before primary.

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Epidemiologist and public health advocate. Former Detroit Health Department director. 2018 gubernatorial candidate. Progressive policy platform.

Supports Medicare for All
Endorsed by Bernie Sanders
Supports Green New Deal
Supports abolishing the filibuster

Campaign site Ballotpedia

Also running for U.S. Senate

BMike Rogers(R)
N/RDoug Marsh(Green)
N/RLydia Christensen(Lib)
N/RTim Long(UST)

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