Quick Info
| Profession | Physician, epidemiologist, public servant |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 31/10/1984 |
| Age | 41 years |
| Birthplace | Detroit, Michigan |
Latest News about Abdul El-Sayed
01/01/2025
Abdul El-Sayed is actively running for the U.S. Senate as a Democratic candidate in Michigan. He continues to advocate for universal health care, medical debt cancellation, and free college education as key parts of his campaign platform.
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Bio/Wiki
| Overview | Abdul El-Sayed is a physician, epidemiologist, and public servant who ran for Governor of Michigan in 2018 and is currently running for U.S. Senate. He is a Rhodes Scholar, University of Michigan valedictorian, and union member who rebuilt Detroit's Health Department after bankruptcy and led Wayne County's Health, Human, and Veterans Services Department. His full name is Abdulrahman Mohamed El-Sayed. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Undergraduate | University of Michigan (valedictorian) |
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| Medical Degree | Columbia University (MD) |
| Public Health | University of Oxford (Doctorate of Public Health) |
| Honors | Rhodes Scholar |
Personal Life
| Residence | Shelby Township, Michigan |
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Relationships & More
| Wife | Sarah Jukaku |
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| Children | Daughter Emmalee (born November 2017) |
Family
| Spouse | Sarah Jukaku |
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| Child | Emmalee El-Sayed |
Career
| Public Service |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Launched program to cancel up to $700 million in medical debt | |
| 2. Secured free glasses for children through Detroit Health Department | |
| 3. Removed lead from schools as Detroit Health Department Director | |
| 4. Advocates for government-run universal health care in Michigan | |
| 5. Proposes free college education for residents whose parents earn under $150,000 annually | |
| 6. Full name is Abdulrahman Mohamed El-Sayed |