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Abdul El-Sayed
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Abdul El-Sayed, a physician and former Detroit health director who ran for Michigan governor in 2018, is running for the US Senate seat being vacated by Gary Peters. The progressive Democrat enters a contested primary, with supporters highlighting his public health background and 2018 campaign, while Democrats view the race as critical to keeping the seat in 2026.
- 2Soros nephew says family funded El-Sayed's education●Soros nephew divulges how family's power helped bankroll El-Sayed's education during secretive fundraiser
A nephew of George Soros described how the family's wealth helped pay for Abdul El-Sayed's education, remarks made at a private fundraiser. The comments have drawn attention because of the political sensitivity around Soros family donations and El-Sayed's rise as a progressive candidate. Critics seized on the account as evidence of elite backing behind his career, while supporters say educational support is unremarkable.