Democratic Frontrunner in Michigan Senate Primary Faces Complaint Over ‘Doctor’ MonikerProgressive Abdul El-Sayed has never been licensed as a physician.James David DicksonJun 08, 2026∙ PaidShareAbdul El-Sayed keeps calling himself a doctor. Photo: Abdul for U.S. SenateAbdul El-Sayed is not a physician, but he plays one on the campaign trail. The Democratic contender for Michigan’s open U.S.…This post is for paid subscribersSubscribeAlready a paid subscriber? Sign in