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Abdul El-Sayed

Abdulrahman Mohamed El-Sayed is an American politician and epidemiologist. He was the director of the Department of Health, Human, and Veterans Services of Wayne County, Michigan, from 2023 to 2025. A progressive Democrat, he was a candidate for governor of Michigan in the 2018 election. El-Sayed is running for the Democratic nomination in the 2026 United States Senate election in Michigan.

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Abdul El-Sayed
Conflict Stance Assessment
20/100
Palestine-leaning

Based on public statements and material ties.

At a glance

OccupationAmerican politician and epidemiologist (born 1984)
CountryUnited States
Place of BirthDetroit
BirthdayOctober 31, 1984
Sexmale
ReligionIslam
Social Media
@AbdulElSayed abdulelsayed.com
Public Record

Positions & Funding

Documented stances on the conflict and disclosed financial ties.

01

Position on Palestine

Stated public stance

  • El-Sayed criticized Israel's Gaza war conduct and called for a ceasefire.
  • El-Sayed labeled both Hamas and the Israeli government as evil.
  • El-Sayed called Israel a rogue state and urged ending military funding.
  • El-Sayed distinguished U.S. military aid to Ukraine from aid to Israel.
02

Position on Israel

Stated public stance

  • El-Sayed affirmed Israel's existence while prioritizing equal rights.