Abdul El-Sayed
Candidate for Michigan U.S. Senate · Democrat
On the 2026 ballotCandidate · Michigan U.S. Senate · Nov 3 General
Ballot status source: Michigan Department of State — Official Candidate Listing, All State and Judicial Offices, General Election November 3, 2026: SEN, Abdul El-Sayed (Democratic Party) · read Sep 24, 2026
Results
Certified results for Michigan U.S. Senate
United States Senator
2024 Michigan General Election · Nov 5, 2024| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elissa SlotkinDemocrat | Democrat | 2,712,686 | 48.6% |
| Mike RogersRepublican | Republican | 2,693,680 | 48.3% |
| Joseph Solis-MullenLibertarian | Libertarian | 56,697 | 1.0% |
| Douglas P. MarshGreen | Green | 53,978 | 1.0% |
| Dave SteinU.S. TAXPAYERS | U.S. TAXPAYERS | 41,363 | 0.7% |
| Doug DernNATURAL LAW | NATURAL LAW | 18,779 | 0.3% |
Official certified results (Michigan Bureau of Elections precinct file) · Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Elections — official precinct results
United States Senator
2020 Michigan General Election · Nov 3, 2020| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary PetersDemocrat | Democrat | 2,734,568 | 49.9% |
| John JamesRepublican | Republican | 2,642,233 | 48.2% |
| Valerie L. WillisUS TAXPAYERS | US TAXPAYERS | 50,597 | 0.9% |
| Marcia SquierGreen | Green | 39,217 | 0.7% |
| Doug DernNATURAL LAW | NATURAL LAW | 13,093 | 0.2% |
| Leonard Paul GadzinskiWrite-in | Write-in | 7 | 0.0% |
Official certified results (Michigan Bureau of Elections precinct file) · Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Elections — official precinct results
Key Votes
The record
No public voting record
Holds no elected public office. Checked 2026-09-24.
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · GOTV Intel review of official candidate lists
Newest first. A close vote was decided by 5% of the votes cast or less (or 10 votes or fewer, under a fifth of the votes). Broke with party: voted against most of their party, where the record gives the party split.
Their Money
Campaign finance
- Last Change
- Profile updated · Sep 24
- Raised
- $14,514,336cycle to date through Jul 15
- Cash on Hand
- $2,552,763cycle to date through Jul 15
- Spent
- $11,961,573cycle to date through Jul 15
- Debts Owed
- $0cycle to date through Jul 15
- Next Report Due
- Q3 Report · Oct 15
View on FEC.govFEC, cycle to date through Jul 15, 2026
Top Payees
Who the campaign paid most, as its filing reports it.
- MIDDLE SEAT · digital consulting$2.87M
- LC MEDIA · tv advertising$2.57M
- MRG STRATEGIES, LLC · general campaign consulting$288.6K
- LAKE RESEARCH PARTNERS · survey$251.7K
- DAISYCHAIN, INC. · text messaging$169.5K
Campaign finance — Abdul for US Senate: Pre-Primary 2026, through Jul 15, 2026
Jul 15, 2026 · Official · Federal Election CommissionFinance Reports
Campaign finance — Abdul for US Senate: Pre-Primary 2026, through Jul 15, 2026
Raised $14,514,335.93 this cycle · spent $11,961,573.38 · cash on hand $2,552,762.55 · debts owed by the committee $0.00 — through Jul 15, 2026. Where the money came from (cycle to date, as reported): Individuals $14,408,058.06 (99%); PACs and other political committees $71,845.23 (0%). Where it went (itemized operating expenditures this cycle, FEC-processed through Sep 20, 2026): digital $3.41M; media/ad buying $2.65M; general consulting $565.1K; direct mail $505.9K; polling $408.2K; fundraising $169.2K.
Jul 15, 2026 · Official · Federal Election Commission
Filings
- Statement of OrganizationFEC · 2026View the Filing
Money shows as the filings named here report it. Payees are who the campaign paid; individual contributors are not shown.
Advertising
Who is advertising for and against Abdul
Advertising summary — for and against (2026 cycle)
For: own campaign $0 on Google; outside Google ads $913,300–$1,071,533; Snap $0; broadcast TV pending; FEC independent expenditures $1,083,385. Against: outside Google ads $3,693,800–$4,336,400; opponent campaign ads $0–$0; Snap $26,682; broadcast TV pending; FEC independent expenditures $11,702,100. 2026 cycle. Broadcast TV: not yet searched — not yet counted. Meta not included.
Sep 30, 2026 · Official · Ads summary (2026 cycle)Snapchat ads — SLF PAC (opposing)
SLF PAC — opposing this candidate (evidence: schedule e). 9 ads since Nov 2024; spend on these ads $26,682–$26,682 (Snap disclosed USD (exact)); 0 of them also linked to other candidates.
Sep 30, 2026 · Official · Snap Political Ads Library (PoliticalAds.zip 2025–2026) · sourceGoogle/YouTube ads — HIGH PLAINS PAC (opposing)
HIGH PLAINS PAC — opposing this candidate (evidence: schedule e). 8 ads since Nov 2024; spend on these ads $4,700–$6,700 (Google creative spend ranges, geo-allocated); 8 of them also linked to other candidates.
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · Google Political Ads Transparency Report (bundle updated 2026-09-23 21:37 PT) · sourceGoogle/YouTube ads — WINSENATE (supporting)
WINSENATE — supporting this candidate (evidence: schedule e). 27 ads since Nov 2024; spend on these ads $908,100–$1,065,233 (Google creative spend ranges, geo-allocated); 27 of them also linked to other candidates.
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · Google Political Ads Transparency Report (bundle updated 2026-09-23 21:37 PT) · sourceGoogle/YouTube ads — NO GOING BACK PAC INC. (opposing)
NO GOING BACK PAC INC. — opposing this candidate (evidence: schedule e). 36 ads since Nov 2024; spend on these ads $442,600–$513,500 (Google creative spend ranges, geo-allocated); 36 of them also linked to other candidates.
Sep 23, 2026 · Official · Google Political Ads Transparency Report (bundle updated 2026-09-23 21:37 PT) · sourceGoogle/YouTube ads — AMERICA PAC (opposing)
AMERICA PAC — opposing this candidate (evidence: schedule e). 12 ads since Nov 2024; spend on these ads $102,900–$127,100 (Google creative spend ranges, geo-allocated); 12 of them also linked to other candidates.
Sep 23, 2026 · Official · Google Political Ads Transparency Report (bundle updated 2026-09-23 21:37 PT) · sourceGoogle/YouTube ads — SLF PAC (opposing)
SLF PAC — opposing this candidate (evidence: schedule e). 55 ads since Nov 2024; spend on these ads $1,513,600–$1,789,100 (Google creative spend ranges, geo-allocated); 0 of them also linked to other candidates.
Sep 23, 2026 · Official · Google Political Ads Transparency Report (bundle updated 2026-09-23 21:37 PT) · sourceGoogle/YouTube ads — Working Families Party PAC (supporting)
Working Families Party PAC — supporting this candidate (evidence: schedule e). 11 ads since Nov 2024; spend on these ads $5,200–$6,300 (Google creative spend ranges, geo-allocated); 0 of them also linked to other candidates.
Aug 5, 2026 · Official · Google Political Ads Transparency Report (bundle updated 2026-09-23 21:37 PT) · sourceGoogle/YouTube ads — UNITED DEMOCRACY PROJECT (UDP) (opposing)
UNITED DEMOCRACY PROJECT (UDP) — opposing this candidate (evidence: schedule e). 16 ads since Nov 2024; spend on these ads $1,630,000–$1,900,000 (Google creative spend ranges, geo-allocated); 0 of them also linked to other candidates.
Aug 4, 2026 · Official · Google Political Ads Transparency Report (bundle updated 2026-09-23 21:37 PT) · source
Independent Expenditures
FEC independent expenditures on file: $8,831,534 supporting, $30,736,567 opposing, across 364 reports.
NO GOING BACK PAC INC.Opposing · $13,031,871
9 reports, newest Oct 7, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
SLF PACOpposing · $6,237,680
12 reports, newest Oct 9, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
Americans for Prosperity Action, Inc. (AFP Action) DBA CVA Action and DBA LIBRE ActionOpposing · $5,120,325
32 reports, newest Oct 9, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
WinSenateSupporting · $2,652,452
9 reports, newest Oct 7, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
America PACOpposing · $2,446,639
37 reports, newest Oct 10, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
AB PACSupporting · $1,606,998
5 reports, newest Oct 9, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
The Sentinel Action FundOpposing · $1,436,704
10 reports, newest Oct 9, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
GLCF, INC.Opposing · $773,866
2 reports, newest Sep 23, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
Lower Costs NowSupporting · $735,025
10 reports, newest Oct 9, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
HIGH PLAINS PACOpposing · $515,000
6 reports, newest Sep 17, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
BlackPACSupporting · $485,299
2 reports, newest Oct 6, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
Relentless PACSupporting · $469,253
1 report, newest Oct 7, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
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UNITY & JUSTICE FUNDSupporting · $429,481
31 reports, newest Sep 24, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
LCV Victory FundSupporting · $400,729
4 reports, newest Sep 30, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
CFFE PACSupporting · $351,491
9 reports, newest Oct 6, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
American Principles Project PACOpposing · $350,000
1 report, newest Sep 29, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
Somos PACSupporting · $320,907
5 reports, newest Oct 6, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
Common Defense Action FundSupporting · $289,665
1 report, newest Jun 22, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
AMERICA NEXT INCOpposing · $250,000
1 report, newest Sep 29, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
American Political Action CommitteeOpposing · $238,712
3 reports, newest Sep 16, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
Forward Blue PACSupporting · $161,317
3 reports, newest Oct 5, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
Working Families Party PACSupporting · $158,217
5 reports, newest Oct 6, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
WORKERS VOTESupporting · $117,001
5 reports, newest Oct 5, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
End Citizens UnitedSupporting · $101,374
2 reports, newest Oct 6, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
Progressive Turnout ProjectSupporting · $100,651
3 reports, newest Oct 7, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
UNITED DEMOCRACY PROJECT ("UDP")Opposing · $95,625
2 reports, newest Oct 7, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
Community Change VotersSupporting · $93,431
6 reports, newest Oct 9, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
Planned Parenthood VotesSupporting · $89,166
8 reports, newest Oct 5, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
CATHOLICVOTE.ORG CANDIDATE FUNDOpposing · $60,000
1 report, newest Oct 3, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
Field Team 6 Inc.Supporting · $59,070
14 reports, newest Oct 3, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
HUNTER ACTION FUND (HAF)Opposing · $44,500
2 reports, newest Oct 8, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
TFMOpposing · $40,000
1 report, newest Oct 8, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
Progress Action FundSupporting · $40,000
1 report, newest Oct 5, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
ASIAN AMERICANS VOICES FUNDSupporting · $32,171
2 reports, newest Oct 8, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
BUILDING MICHIGAN PACOpposing · $31,111
2 reports, newest Oct 6, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
For Our FutureSupporting · $28,602
6 reports, newest Oct 9, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
THE CONSERVATIVE CAUCUS DBA AMERICANS FOR CONSTITUTIONAL LIBERTYOpposing · $28,065
31 reports, newest Sep 17, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
MoveOn.Org Political ActionSupporting · $25,724
10 reports, newest Oct 8, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
Neighbor VoicesSupporting · $23,998
37 reports, newest Oct 8, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
DEMOCRATIC MESSAGING PROJECTSupporting · $20,300
1 report, newest Sep 28, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
RJC Victory FundOpposing · $15,298
2 reports, newest Oct 4, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
TOGETHER FOR MICHIGANOpposing · $12,500
1 report, newest Sep 25, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
For Michigan Action FundSupporting · $11,987
3 reports, newest Sep 25, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
United We CanSupporting · $10,821
1 report, newest Sep 30, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
Right to Life of Michigan Victory FundOpposing · $8,671
3 reports, newest Oct 1, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
WORKING AMERICASupporting · $5,289
15 reports, newest Sep 22, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
THOMAS PAINE SOCIETY L.L.C.Supporting · $4,485
1 report, newest Sep 27, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
CITIZENS AGAINST AIPAC CORRUPTIONSupporting · $4,222
1 report, newest Aug 3, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
DisruptSupporting · $1,025
1 report, newest Aug 3, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
Concerned CitizenSupporting · $690
1 report, newest Sep 30, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
Indivisible ActionSupporting · $643
2 reports, newest Jul 30, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
GiveGreen United ActionSupporting · $50
1 report, newest Aug 5, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
Spend as each platform or filing reports it. Each line is a separate measure, and they are not added together.
In Their Words
What they have said, on the record
“I want to be able to build the kind of coalition that includes Vice President Harris, that includes Bernie Sanders, and that brings folks together around what we can build together.”
“One of the things you'll hear me talk about all the time is, I don't want to fight stupid wars.”
In the News
Press coverage
- El-Sayed holds 7-point lead in Michigan Senate race surveySep 22, 2026 · Press · The Hill
- Mike Rogers, Abdul El-Sayed deadlocked in Michigan Senate race: SurveySep 9, 2026 · Press · The Hill
- Mike Rogers vs. Abdul El-Sayed: 7 issues defining Michigan's US Senate raceAug 20, 2026 · Press · Bridge Michigan
Headlines link to the original reporting, captured on the date shown.
Reach Them
Websites and accounts
- Campaign Websiteabdulforsenate.comSelf-published
Polls
Public polls
co/efficientGeneral election · U.S. Senate
Abdul El-Sayed 45% · Mike Rogers 45% · Lydia Christensen 2% · Douglas Marsh 0% · Timothy Long 0% · Undecided 8%
Sep 21, 2026 to Sep 23, 2026 · 843 LV · ±3.36 pts · mobile text/live landline · co/efficient
Siena Research Institute for The New York TimesGeneral election · U.S. Senate
Abdul El-Sayed 49% · Mike Rogers 44%
Sep 15, 2026 to Sep 22, 2026 · 605 LV · ±4.9 pts · phone (landline/cell) · Siena Research Institute / New York Times
Suffolk University Political Research Center for The Hill / NewsNationGeneral election · U.S. Senate
Abdul El-Sayed 47% · Mike Rogers 40% · Undecided 8% · Refused 3%
Sep 16, 2026 to Sep 20, 2026 · 500 LV · ±4.4 pts · live phone · Suffolk University Political Research Center
InsiderAdvantageGeneral election · U.S. Senate
Abdul El-Sayed 47% · Mike Rogers 45%
Sep 16, 2026 to Sep 18, 2026 · 1,200 LV · ±2.83 pts · Mixed Mode Text/Panel · InsiderAdvantage
Emerson College Polling for Nexstar MediaGeneral election · U.S. Senate
Abdul El-Sayed 48.2% · Mike Rogers 45.7% · Tim Long 0.6% · Lydia Christensen 0.5% · Douglas P. Marsh 0.3% · Walter P. Kristy 0.3% · Undecided 4.4%
Sep 12, 2026 to Sep 14, 2026 · 1,000 LV · ±3 pts · MMS text-to-web/online panel · Emerson College Polling
EPIC-MRAGeneral election · U.S. Senate
Abdul El-Sayed 47% · Mike Rogers 43% · Undecided/Refused 10%
Aug 22, 2026 to Aug 28, 2026 · 600 LV · ±4 pts · live phone (80% cell) · EPIC-MRA
Emerson College Polling for WLNS/WOODTVDemocratic primary · U.S. Senate
Abdul El-Sayed 54% · Haley Stevens 39% · Undecided 6%
Jul 26, 2026 to Jul 27, 2026 · 700 LV · ±3.7 pts · online (MMS text-to-web/panel) · Emerson College Polling
Released public polls of this race, as each pollster reported them. A poll is a snapshot, not a forecast.
The 2026 Field
Who else is running for Michigan U.S. Senate
- Lydia ChristensenLibertarian · On the 2026 ballot
- Walter P. KristyNatural Law · On the 2026 ballot
- Tim LongU.S. Taxpayers · On the 2026 ballot
- Douglas P. MarshGreen · On the 2026 ballot
- Mike RogersRepublican · On the 2026 ballot
The Paper Trail
Filings, results and exhibits
On the ballot: U.S. Senate, Michigan — November 3, 2026 general election
Listed as "El-Sayed, Abdul" (Democratic Party; Petitions, filed 04/14/2026) under U.S. Senate 6 Year Term on the Michigan Bureau of Elections Official Candidate Listing for the November 3, 2026 General Election. Checked 2026-09-24.
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · Michigan Bureau of Elections · sourceU.S. Senator · MI-SEN
Democrat · Candidate · On the 2026 ballot
Sep 4, 2026 · Official · Michigan Bureau of Elections
File read Sep 25, 2026. Each item names its source. Record ID p_jp2w6akzz.
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