Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic Senate candidate from Michigan, has come under scrutiny for billing county taxpayers $9,000 a month for consulting services while campaigning. This summary outlines the details of his consulting contract and his financial activities during the campaign.
El-Sayed obtained a $9,000 monthly consultancy contract from the Wayne County Department of Health shortly after announcing his Senate run in April 2025.
He previously served as the director of the county health services department for two years, resigning just before the contract was approved.
The contract allowed him to earn up to $72,000 for providing strategic support for the county's health services.
Payments were funneled through his entity, AME Higher LLC, which he used to receive consulting fees and avoid certain taxes.
In addition to the county contract, El-Sayed also received over $82,000 from One Health Partners, a nonprofit with a controversial reputation.
His financial disclosures revealed a salary of $64,000 and an additional $103,000 draw from AME Higher during 2025 and early 2026.
Concerns have been raised about the safety and conditions of a juvenile facility he oversaw, which was cited for severe health violations under his administration.
El-Sayed's financial dealings and the nature of his consulting fees have raised questions about his qualifications and ethics as he campaigns for a Senate seat while being criticized for leveraging public funds and potentially mishandling taxpayer resources.
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