Michigan Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed Reveals Financial Details
Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed shared a new financial disclosure right before a primary debate on Monday night. The disclosure reveals that he and his wife have assets valued at up to $2.1 million.
This announcement comes a week before the primary election between El-Sayed and Representative Haley Stevens, D-Mich. While much of the financial information was already known, the recent filing introduces three significant updates.
El-Sayed’s disclosure includes a rental property in Dubai valued at up to $250,000, a liability to a Dubai company worth up to $100,000, and a modification in his Michigan employment status.
Abdul El-Sayed, a Michigan U.S. Senate candidate, spoke before U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., at an event on May 3, 2026, in Detroit. (Sarah Rice/Getty Images)
Earlier reports indicated that El-Sayed’s wife owned rental properties in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Bangalore, India. The property in Dubai marks their third real estate investment. The debt mentioned is tied to Majid Al Futtaim Tilal, a company focused on luxury residential projects.
Additionally, the filing specifies that El-Sayed worked as a consultant for Wayne County, Michigan, earning $72,000. A separate income listed is $82,750, also from Wayne County. The consulting job differs from a previous salaried position of $278,900 noted last year.
The financial disclosures from 2025 and 2026 indicate that El-Sayed’s net worth ranges between $870,000 and $2.1 million. El-Sayed’s campaign has focused on progressive values, with support from figures like Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders. His platform includes initiatives like challenging the U.S.-Israel relationship, dismantling Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and promoting universal healthcare. This has attracted national interest in the Michigan race as he competes against Stevens, a more traditional candidate supported by Senator Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.
During a debate last month, Stevens argued that El-Sayed’s financial standing does not align with his claims of representing middle-class families.
“Look, I am the only one running for United States Senate in Michigan who is not a millionaire,” Stevens asserted.
At Monday’s debate, Stevens pointed to the disclosures, expressing concerns over transparency.
“You have not released your tax returns,” Stevens stated. “You advocate for taking money out of politics, yet no one knows who finances you.”
In response, El-Sayed stated that he fulfilled the required disclosures, though he avoided addressing the issue of his tax returns. He described the focus on his finances as a diversion from voter concerns.
El-Sayed submitted his disclosure after requesting a 90-day extension to complete his 2026 paperwork. This extension would have allowed submission a week after the primary election; however, El-Sayed promised via podcast to submit the documents before the election day. His campaign has not provided immediate comments on the recent disclosures or their timing.