Abdul El-Sayed
Candidate, U.S. Senate (MI) · Democratic · Michigan
Abdul El-Sayed is a progressive physician and former public-health director running in Michigan’s open 2026 U.S. Senate race; he has not previously held elected office.
Profile last updated Sep 6, 2026 · Center Field Politics
Summary
A high-profile progressive and Medicare for All advocate with a public-health background making his second statewide bid after running for governor in 2018.
Recent Action
Running in the Democratic primary for Michigan’s open 2026 U.S. Senate seat left by Sen. Gary Peters’ retirement.
Where They Stand
Stances on the issues many voters care most about. Where a candidate has not given a clear answer we mark it "Mixed / Partial" or "Unclear" rather than guess. Positions are drawn from official records and bias-labeled news sources; they are descriptive only and are never scored.
Environment—Supports34
Climate protections and regulation versus fewer climate-related regulations on industry.
Backs aggressive climate action and a rapid clean-energy transition.
Healthcare—Supports4
Expanding healthcare coverage for all versus expanding market-based, private insurance.
A leading advocate for single-payer Medicare for All.
Second Amendment—Supports3
New firearm regulations versus no new firearm regulations.
Supports expanded background checks and other firearm-safety measures.
Immigration—Supports3
Pathways to citizenship versus a closed-border approach.
Supports comprehensive reform with a pathway to citizenship.
Roe v. Wade—Supports3
Protecting access to abortion versus restricting access to abortion.
Supports codifying abortion-access protections into federal law.
National Security—Mixed / Partial3
Whether diplomacy or military strength should be the primary national-security priority.
Emphasizes diplomacy and restraint, and skepticism of open-ended Middle East commitments.
Party Loyalty
No voting record yet; loyalty cannot be measured.