# Abdul El-Sayed

> Abdulrahman Mohamed El-Sayed is an American epidemiologist, physician, and former public health official. He served as the director of the Department of Health, Human, and Veterans Services of Wayne County, Michigan, from 2023 to 2025. He is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Michigan in 2026.

## Key facts

- Party: Democrat
- Office sought: U.S. Senate
- Current office: None
- State: MI
- Race: Michigan U.S. Senate 2026 (Democratic Primary)
- Incumbent status: challenger
- Residence: Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Race rating: Toss-Up
- Campaign website: https://abdulforsenate.com

## Background

- Education: B.S., University of Michigan; M.A. and Ph.D., Oriel College, Oxford University (Rhodes Scholar); M.D., Columbia University.
- Professional background: Physician; epidemiologist; assistant professor of epidemiology, Columbia University; author; podcast host; commentator at CNN.
- Public service: Health Officer and Executive Director, Detroit Health Department (2015–2017); Director, Department of Health, Human, and Veterans Services, Wayne County, Michigan (2023–2025); served on the governor's statewide Childhood Lead Elimination Board; served on Michigan's Public Health Advisory Commission.
- Military service: None

## Opponents in this race

- [Haley Stevens](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/haley-stevens-michigan-d-2026.md) — Democrat
- [Mallory McMorrow](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/mallory-mcmorrow-michigan-d-2026.md) — Democrat
- [Haley Stevens](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/haley-stevens-mi-2026.md) — Democratic
- [Mike Rogers](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/mike-rogers-mi-2026.md) — Republican
- [Mike Rogers](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/mike-rogers-michigan-r-2026.md) — Republican

## Sources

- Official Campaign Website – Abdulrahman Mohamed El-Sayed: https://abdulforsenate.com

Last updated: 2026-07-19T20:28:46.623Z

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