Michigan Dem Abdul el Sayed touts doctor credentials despite limited medical practice

Published May 12, 2026 6:38pm ET | Updated May 12, 2026 6:38pm ET



Michigan Democratic Senate hopeful Abdul el Sayed frequently touts his credentials as a physician, though records indicate he has little history practicing medicine.

State medical licensing records in both Michigan and New York do not show Abdul el Sayed ever holding a physician’s license in either state, according to a new report from Politico. 

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