Abdul El-Sayed talks about his victory, Chuck Schumer and his mom
He has been flooded with calls from establishment leaders he challenged during his campaign.
From The Times
August 10, 2026

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed won a divisive Democratic Senate primary in the crucial swing state of Michigan with an unabashedly progressive message.

Abdul El-Sayed sits at a table with his arms crossed looking at the camera.

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