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'JD, habibi.' Arabs celebrate El-Sayed's use of a term of affection in his victory speech • Nov. 5, 2026, 9:02 PM ET (AP)
‘A beautifully American story’: El-Sayed's historic Senate victory resonates with Muslim Americans • Nov. 5, 2026, 7:15 AM ET (AP)
El-Sayed tells AP Michigan rejected ‘hateful, spiteful campaign’ after months of Republican attacks • Nov. 4, 2026, 5:45 PM ET (AP)
El-Sayed, Michigan Democrats push to galvanize voters after stunning Senate race defection • Nov. 2, 2026, 8:30 PM ET (AP)
El-Sayed's primary opponent stuns Democrats by endorsing Republican opponent in Michigan Senate race • Nov. 1, 2026, 10:04 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As Abdulrahman Mohamed El-Sayed
Born October 31, 1984 (age 42) • Michigan
Political Affiliation Democratic Party
Awards And Honors Rhodes scholarship
Role In 2026 U.S. midterm elections

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