He’s a doctor and a progressive. Will he win a key US Senate race in Michigan?
Abdul El‑Sayed, a physician and progressive, is the Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate seat in Michigan. He is contesting the race against establishment‑backed Republican Joseph Gedeon as part of the 2026 midterm elections. The contest is viewed as a key battle for control of the Senate, with El‑Sayed attracting younger, anti‑establishment voters.
- ▪Abdul El‑Sayed, a doctor, is running as the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate seat in Michigan.
- ▪He faces Joseph Gedeon, who is supported by the Republican establishment.
- ▪The race is considered pivotal for determining Senate control in the 2026 midterms.
- ▪El‑Sayed’s campaign is drawing support from younger, anti‑establishment voters.
- ▪The election is part of the broader 2026 United States midterm elections.
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Abdul El-Sayed in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on 21 February 22026. Illustration: Evan Cobb/The Washington Post/Getty Images/Guardian DesignView image in fullscreenAbdul El-Sayed in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on 21 February 22026. Illustration: Evan Cobb/The Washington Post/Getty Images/Guardian DesignUS midterm elections 2026He’s a doctor and a progressive. Will he win a key US Senate race in Michigan?Abdul El-Sayed may be buoyed by a younger, anti-establishment coalition as he runs against an establishment candidateJoseph Gedeon in Detroit, MichiganSun 26 Jul 2026 07.00 EDTLast modified on Sun 26 Jul 2026 07.01 EDTShare@font-face{font-family:Guardian Headline Full;src:url(https://assets.guim.co.uk/static/frontend/fonts/guardian-headline/noalts-not-hinted/GHGuardianHeadline-Light.woff2)…
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