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Abdul El-Sayed

D : MI : U.S. Senate
insurgent

Abdul El-Sayed is a progressive insurgent who centers tech policy on community accountability and environmental impacts, particularly regarding data centers and AI infrastructure. His platform explicitly challenges 'Big Tech' influence and advocates for strict regulatory guardrails to protect ratepayers and workers.

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Last updated 6/5/2026
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Where this candidate has done the work

Each category shows whether they've engaged substantively, taken a position, or stayed quiet; not a pass/fail grade.

AI Rollout

stated

El-Sayed proposes a strict 'Terms of Engagement' framework for data centers to protect ratepayers, ensure transparency, and prevent grid strain.

"Michiganders have watched as at least 15 data center projects have been proposed in communities across our state. And we demand transparency."
Why this rating

Depth is high as the candidate has released a detailed multi-point policy agenda specifically targeting data center expansion and AI infrastructure. Alignment is high because he demands binding community protections and opposes the 'cowardly' trend of tax-incentive-driven expansion without accountability.

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depth 9 : alignment 8 : confidence 95%

Worker Rights & Tech-Driven Disempowerment

stated

Advocates for the constitutional right to organize and expresses concern that AI and automation are used to undermine labor and eliminate jobs.

"We need real AI regulation to create guardrails and protect the ability for young people to have a job."
Why this rating

Depth is strong due to a dedicated Labor Policy Agenda and specific mentions of AI's threat to young people's employment. Alignment is high based on his support for sectoral bargaining and his stated goal to protect the 'ability for young people to have a job' against tech-driven displacement.

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depth 7 : alignment 8 : confidence 85%

Surveillance, Data Privacy & Civil Liberties

platform

Opposes government surveillance infrastructure and 'paramilitary' normalization of ICE, which often utilizes mass-surveillance tech.

"ICE is about normalizing putting government thugs on our streets against the Constitution itself."
Why this rating

Depth is moderate based on public statements regarding state surveillance and the use of 'government thugs.' Alignment is very high as he views such surveillance as fundamentally unconstitutional and a threat to civil liberties.

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depth 6 : alignment 9 : confidence 80%

Social Media, Platform Power & Information

Weakly Inferred

Calls for breaking the influence of Big Tech 'billionaire friends' and regulating AI to prevent market and narrative domination.

"The USA uses AI to dominate markets, narratives, and power... We need leaders who aren't bought off by Big Tech."
Why this rating

[unverified quote] Depth is supported by his platform's core messaging against 'Big Tech' and specific mentions of AI regulation requirements. Alignment is high as he frames the issue as a struggle against corporate monopolies and billionaire influence.

Sources

depth 6 : alignment 8 : confidence 85%

Financial Technology, Crypto & Predatory Platforms

Weakly Inferred

Crtiques crypto data centers alongside AI data centers for their impact on communities and utilities.

"AI and Crypto data centers. Stevens, who receives corporate [funding]... [implicitly contrasted with his own restrictive stance]"
Why this rating

[unverified quote] Depth is moderate; he groups crypto data centers with AI infrastructure in his regulatory framework. Alignment is progressive as he views these as extractive entities that require community-first 'terms of engagement' rather than standard financial innovation.

Sources

depth 4 : alignment 7 : confidence 70%

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