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What roles has Abdul El-Sayed held in public service?

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Abdul El-Sayed served as Detroit’s health director from 2015 to 2017 and was named Wayne county’s health director in late 2022. He implemented programs for underserved communities, including providing glasses for children and placing Narcan in vending machines. He ran unsuccessfully for governor of Michigan in 2018 before winning the Democratic primary for the open U.S. Senate seat in 2026.