Analysis: A piece of advice for Abdul El-Sayed: Beware of becoming a purely ethnic or religious representative

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Paolo von Schirach, president of the Global Policy Institute, in an article for Al Jazeera dated November 7, 2026, described Abdul El-Sayed's victory in the US Senate election as a significant achievement. According to him, despite $62 million spent by outside groups against him in the primaries and political attacks labeling him a 'jihadist,' El-Sayed managed to win by a narrow margin. The author emphasizes that El-Sayed must now resist the temptation to become a representative solely for a specific community (Arab or Muslim) and act as a senator for all the people of Michigan. Schirach also addressed El-Sayed's positions on Israel, stating that to maintain moral credibility, he must apply human rights standards universally and without discrimination. The analyst believes El-Sayed's success depends on his ability to negotiate, compromise, and focus on the common interests of all voters.