Abdul El-Sayed Discloses Financial Details Ahead of Michigan Senate Primary

Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed released a financial disclosure on July 29, 2026, revealing assets worth up to $2.1 million. This disclosure comes shortly before a primary debate against Rep. Haley Stevens. The new filing includes a rental property in Dubai valued at up to $250,000 and a liability to a Dubai company worth up to $100,000. El-Sayed's employment status has also changed; he reported earning $72,000 as a consultant for Wayne County, Michigan, in addition to a salary of $82,750 from the same county. Previous reports indicated that El-Sayed's wife owns rental properties in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Bangalore, India. The financial disclosures have raised questions regarding El-Sayed's wealth, particularly in light of his progressive platform, which includes challenging U.S.-Israel relations and advocating for universal healthcare. Stevens has criticized El-Sayed for his wealth during the campaign, emphasizing her own middle-class background. El-Sayed responded to questions about transparency by stating he had made the necessary disclosures, while also sidestepping inquiries about his tax returns. His campaign has not yet commented on the specifics of the disclosures or their timing.