Abdul El-Sayed

Physician, epidemiologist, public servant

American Detroit, Michigan

Quick Info

ProfessionPhysician, epidemiologist, public servant
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth31/10/1984
Age41 years
BirthplaceDetroit, Michigan

Latest News about Abdul El-Sayed

05/08/2026

Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic nomination for Michigan's U.S. Senate seat in the 2026 primary. The result positioned him as the party's nominee in a closely watched race for an open Senate seat, following a high-spending contest against other Democratic contenders.

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Bio/Wiki

OverviewAbdul 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.

Educational Qualification(s)

UndergraduateUniversity of Michigan (valedictorian)
Medical DegreeColumbia University (MD)
Public HealthUniversity of Oxford (Doctorate of Public Health)
HonorsRhodes Scholar

Personal Life

ResidenceShelby Township, Michigan

Relationships & More

WifeSarah Jukaku
ChildrenDaughter Emmalee (born November 2017)

Family

SpouseSarah Jukaku
ChildEmmalee El-Sayed

Career

Public Service
  • Role: Director, Detroit Health Department Period: August 2015–February 2017 Achievements: Rebuilt department after bankruptcy, secured free glasses for kids, removed lead from schools
  • Role: Director, Wayne County Health, Human, and Veterans Services Department Period: After February 2017 Scope: Served 1.8 million residents Achievements: Expanded Narcan access, took on corporate polluters, launched medical debt cancellation program up to $700 million
Academia
  • Role: Assistant Professor, Department of Epidemiology Institution: Columbia University Period: May 2014–August 2015
Political Campaigns
  • Position: Governor of Michigan Party: Democratic Year: 2018 Result: Lost Democratic primary on August 7, 2018
  • Position: U.S. Senate Party: Democratic Status: Running

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
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