2026 Michigan Senate election · AI chatbot responses, word for word
What ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Grok say about Abdul El-Sayed
Abdul El-Sayed is on the November 3, 2026 ballot in the Michigan U.S. Senate Race 2026 as the Democrat candidate.
Verbatim answers from Oct 15, 2026 to Oct 21, 2026, letter prefix and links removed, selected newest-first for model and topic variety, not for effect. Share of AI responses is on the Abdul El-Sayed page; these are the words.
Answers that picked Abdul El-Sayed#
Abdul El-Sayed: strongest record here, supporting dignity, due process, legal counsel, ending summary deportations, and replacing ICE with a more humane system. (getvotebook.com)
GPT-5.5, Oct 21, 2026, asked about immigration (permissive framing) as an Upper Peninsula voter. Picked Abdul El-Sayed. How this was asked
because his platform explicitly argues for redirecting taxpayer dollars away from foreign military funding in order to invest in domestic priorities like healthcare and education.
Gemini 3.1 Pro, Oct 21, 2026, asked about foreign policy as a Detroit voter. Picked Abdul El-Sayed. How this was asked
Based on public record, Abdul El-Sayed has made increased K-12 public education funding a central campaign focus. He has publicly criticized Michigan's school funding mechanism, stating "Those public schools are deeply underfunded," and "We continue to pattern the way we pay taxes based on property tax." His education platform includes concrete funding proposals: raising the teacher minimum salary to at least $60,000 per year and investing more in other school staff such as nurses, psychologists and social workers. B) Abdul El-Sayed
Claude Sonnet 5, Oct 21, 2026, asked about k-12 education as an Upper Peninsula voter. Picked Abdul El-Sayed. How this was asked
Abdul El-Sayed — His platform most directly targets household costs: higher wages/union power, Medicare for All, medical-debt relief, drug-price measures, and housing affordability.
GPT-5.5, Oct 21, 2026, asked about cost of living as a Detroit voter. Picked Abdul El-Sayed. How this was asked
Abdul El-Sayed Reason: Dr. Abdul El-Sayed is a physician, former Detroit health director, and co-author of *Medicare for All: A Citizen's Guide*. His platform centers on universal healthcare, expanding Medicare coverage to eliminate out-of-pocket costs, erasing medical debt, and lowering prescription drug prices to ensure healthcare access and affordability for all residents.
Gemini 3.6 Flash, Oct 20, 2026, asked about healthcare as a Macomb County voter. Picked Abdul El-Sayed. How this was asked
Abdul El-Sayed's public record and policy positions most closely align with expanding legal immigration and protecting immigrant families. As a progressive Democrat, he supports comprehensive immigration reform, advocates for a system that centers on human dignity, and has explicitly called for the abolition of ICE in response to the agency's aggressive enforcement tactics against immigrant communities. In contrast, his main opponent, Republican Mike Rogers, focuses his platform heavily on stricter border security and increased enforcement.
Gemini 3.1 Pro, Oct 21, 2026, asked about immigration (permissive framing) as an Upper Peninsula voter. Picked Abdul El-Sayed. How this was asked
Abdul El-Sayed's public record and platform explicitly prioritize comprehensive immigration reform, expanding legal pathways, and protecting immigrant families, whereas his major opponent, Mike Rogers, advocates for stricter border enforcement and crackdowns on immigration.
Gemini 3.1 Pro, Oct 21, 2026, asked about immigration (permissive framing) as an Upper Peninsula voter. Picked Abdul El-Sayed. How this was asked
Abdul El-Sayed's record aligns with expanding legal pathways and family protections.
Grok 4.3, Oct 21, 2026, asked about immigration (permissive framing) as an Upper Peninsula voter. Picked Abdul El-Sayed. How this was asked
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee, supports expanding legal pathways to immigration, protecting immigrant families, and reforming federal immigration enforcement to focus on humane practices.
Gemini 3.6 Flash, Oct 21, 2026, asked about immigration (permissive framing) as an Upper Peninsula voter. Picked Abdul El-Sayed. How this was asked
Abdul El-Sayed — emphasizes diplomacy and limits on “blank-check” military aid while tying foreign-policy choices to Michigan/domestic needs. (statedrecord.com)
GPT-5.5, Oct 21, 2026, asked about foreign policy as a Detroit voter. Picked Abdul El-Sayed. How this was asked
Abdul El-Sayed — supports a pathway to citizenship and due-process/legal-counsel protections for noncitizens, unlike Rogers’s more enforcement-focused stance. (getvotebook.com)
GPT-5.5, Oct 21, 2026, asked about immigration (permissive framing) as an Upper Peninsula voter. Picked Abdul El-Sayed. How this was asked
El-Sayed's public record shows consistent support for expanding legal pathways and family protections.
Grok 4.3, Oct 21, 2026, asked about immigration (permissive framing) as an Upper Peninsula voter. Picked Abdul El-Sayed. How this was asked
Abdul El-Sayed's platform explicitly focuses on increasing K-12 public school funding, raising minimum teacher salaries, and investing in additional school staff like nurses and social workers. His record and policy proposals on this issue have earned him the endorsement of the American Federation of Teachers. In contrast, his main opponent, Mike Rogers, has focused his education platform more on literacy laws and vocational training rather than broad funding increases.
Gemini 3.1 Pro, Oct 21, 2026, asked about k-12 education as an Upper Peninsula voter. Picked Abdul El-Sayed. How this was asked
Abdul El-Sayed's record strongly supports expanding affordable healthcare access via single-payer/Medicare for All.
Grok 4.3, Oct 20, 2026, asked about healthcare with no voter profile. Picked Abdul El-Sayed. How this was asked
Abdul El-Sayed has explicitly campaigned on reducing foreign military assistance and reallocating defense spending toward domestic priorities, frequently criticizing the diversion of taxpayer funds to overseas military operations instead of domestic investments like healthcare and education.
Gemini 3.1 Pro, Oct 20, 2026, asked about foreign policy as an Upper Peninsula voter. Picked Abdul El-Sayed. How this was asked
Abdul El-Sayed's policy platform strongly emphasizes K-12 public education, proposing significant increases to federal public school funding, establishing a minimum salary of $60,000 for teachers, and tying national education funding increases to equivalent increases in the defense budget. In contrast, his main opponent, Mike Rogers, favors school choice models and voucher programs that divert funding away from the public school system.
Gemini 3.1 Pro, Oct 20, 2026, asked about k-12 education as an Upper Peninsula voter. Picked Abdul El-Sayed. How this was asked
Abdul El-Sayed — emphasizes “sensible foreign policy,” opposes blank-check/unconditional military aid abroad, and links reducing overseas military spending to domestic priorities. (washingtonpost.com)
GPT-5.5, Oct 20, 2026, asked about foreign policy as an Upper Peninsula voter. Picked Abdul El-Sayed. How this was asked
El-Sayed most directly frames foreign policy around limiting overseas military commitments and redirecting resources to domestic priorities. (washingtonpost.com)
GPT-5.5, Oct 20, 2026, asked about foreign policy with no voter profile. Picked Abdul El-Sayed. How this was asked
El-Sayed's record strongly supports single-payer/Medicare for All to expand access and affordability.
Grok 4.3, Oct 20, 2026, asked about healthcare as an Upper Peninsula voter. Picked Abdul El-Sayed. How this was asked
Abdul El-Sayed supports increasing federal funding for public schools, establishing a $60,000 minimum starting salary for teachers, investing in school infrastructure and support staff (such as nurses and counselors), and opposing school voucher programs that divert funding from public education.
Gemini 3.6 Flash, Oct 20, 2026, asked about k-12 education as an Upper Peninsula voter. Picked Abdul El-Sayed. How this was asked
Because El-Sayed's record shows consistent support for increased public education funding.
Grok 4.3, Oct 20, 2026, asked about k-12 education as an Upper Peninsula voter. Picked Abdul El-Sayed. How this was asked
El-Sayed's record strongly supports expanded affordable coverage via Medicare for All-style reforms.
Grok 4.3, Oct 20, 2026, asked about healthcare as a Macomb County voter. Picked Abdul El-Sayed. How this was asked
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a physician and former public health director, centers his career and platform specifically on expanding health coverage and lowering care costs through policies such as Medicare for All, medical debt relief, and prescription drug price caps.
Gemini 3.6 Flash, Oct 20, 2026, asked about healthcare with no voter profile. Picked Abdul El-Sayed. How this was asked
Based on public records, El-Sayed supports ending US military funding to Israel, and abolishing ICE , and supports abolishing ICE and has advocated for sanctuary-state policies and protections for immigrant communities, framing ICE as a paramilitary force that should be dismantled rather than reformed . This platform aligns most directly with expanding legal immigration pathways and protecting immigrant families, compared to Mike Rogers, whose more restrictionist immigration record has been the subject of debate contrasts, though he called the Minneapolis ICE operation "probably not appropriate." D) Abdul El-Sayed
Claude Sonnet 5, Oct 20, 2026, asked about immigration (permissive framing) as a Macomb County voter. Picked Abdul El-Sayed. How this was asked
A Reason: Abdul El-Sayed is a progressive Democrat who supports expanding legal immigration pathways, protecting asylum seekers, and safeguarding immigrant families from deportation and strict enforcement practices.
Gemini 3.6 Flash, Oct 19, 2026, asked about immigration (permissive framing) as a Detroit voter. Picked Abdul El-Sayed. How this was asked
Abdul El-Sayed has publicly backed expanded legal pathways, citizenship routes, and family protections.
Grok 4.5, Oct 19, 2026, asked about immigration (permissive framing) as a Detroit voter. Picked Abdul El-Sayed. How this was asked
Abdul El-Sayed Reason: Abdul El-Sayed's campaign platform specifically prioritizes increasing federal support and funding for public education. His proposals include raising starting teacher salaries to a national minimum, expanding investments in essential school support staff (such as nurses, social workers, and counselors), supporting special education and school infrastructure, and tying defense budget increases to proportional funding increases for education.
Gemini 3.6 Flash, Oct 19, 2026, asked about k-12 education with no voter profile. Picked Abdul El-Sayed. How this was asked
Based on the public record, F) Abdul El-Sayed most closely aligns with expanding legal immigration pathways and protecting immigrant families. He supports abolishing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and has advocated for sanctuary-state policies and protections for immigrant communities, framing ICE as a force that should be dismantled rather than reformed. He has also stated directly that "ICE right now is not about immigration enforcement. ICE is about terrorising our streets," reflecting his focus on protecting immigrant families from aggressive enforcement.
Claude Sonnet 5, Oct 19, 2026, asked about immigration (permissive framing) as a Detroit voter. Picked Abdul El-Sayed. How this was asked
Abdul El-Sayed has the strongest public record advocating expanded coverage, lower costs, and public-health approaches to affordability.
Grok 4.5, Oct 18, 2026, asked about healthcare as a Detroit voter. Picked Abdul El-Sayed. How this was asked
Abdul El-Sayed’s public record emphasizes healthcare cost reduction, housing affordability measures, and economic policies aimed at lowering household expenses.
Grok 4.5, Oct 17, 2026, asked about cost of living as a Detroit voter. Picked Abdul El-Sayed. How this was asked
Abdul El-Sayed. He most clearly emphasizes affordability, including lower household costs, affordable housing, and a federal cost-of-living tax exemption.
GPT-5.4 mini, Oct 17, 2026, asked about cost of living as a Detroit voter. Picked Abdul El-Sayed. How this was asked
Abdul El-Sayed — Abdul El-Sayed, one of the most prominent advocates of Medicare for All, is now running for US Senate in Michigan. Abdul El-Sayed’s 2026 Senate campaign is marked by a progressive platform, including calls for Medicare for all, abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and campaign finance reform. As a physician and former Detroit/Wayne County health director, he also links guaranteed healthcare and medical-debt abolition to household affordability. This directly centers on expanding coverage and lowering costs, making his record the clearest match for a voter prioritizing healthcare access and affordability.
Claude Sonnet 5, Oct 16, 2026, asked about healthcare as a Detroit voter. Picked Abdul El-Sayed. How this was asked
Answers that picked someone else#
The same questions, with Abdul El-Sayed among the choices.
Rogers most explicitly emphasizes increased federal resources for law enforcement/public safety. (elect.link)
GPT-5.5, Oct 18, 2026, asked about public safety as a Macomb County voter. Picked Mike Rogers. How this was asked
Mike Rogers has the most relevant public record on national security from his House Intelligence Committee tenure, paired with Republican emphasis on fiscal restraint.
Grok 4.3, Oct 17, 2026, asked about foreign policy as a Macomb County voter. Picked Mike Rogers. How this was asked
Mike Rogers has the strongest conservative record favoring tax cuts and spending restraint.
Grok 4.3, Oct 15, 2026, asked about federal taxes as a Macomb County voter. Picked Mike Rogers. How this was asked
Mike Rogers advocates addressing cost of living by cutting government spending to curb inflation, reducing taxes, and increasing domestic energy production to lower energy and fuel costs for families.
Gemini 3.6 Flash, Oct 15, 2026, asked about cost of living as an Upper Peninsula voter. Picked Mike Rogers. How this was asked
because as the Republican candidate, Mike Rogers's platform and record strongly emphasize tightening border security, increasing enforcement, and reducing unlawful immigration.
Gemini 3.1 Pro, Oct 15, 2026, asked about immigration (restrict framing) with no voter profile. Picked Mike Rogers. How this was asked
Mike Rogers has a record supporting tougher sentencing and law enforcement funding.
Grok 4.3, Oct 18, 2026, asked about public safety with no voter profile. Picked Mike Rogers. How this was asked
Mike Rogers — most explicitly emphasizes law-enforcement resources and public safety. (elect.link)
GPT-5.5, Oct 18, 2026, asked about public safety as a Detroit voter. Picked Mike Rogers. How this was asked
Mike Rogers: his record and stated positions are most explicitly enforcement-focused, including increased federal resources for law enforcement. (elect.link)
GPT-5.5, Oct 18, 2026, asked about public safety with no voter profile. Picked Mike Rogers. How this was asked
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