United States Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed has launched a political action committee named "Habibi PAC", days after winning his Senate race, signaling intentions to exert enduring influence across Democratic politics beyond his election campaign, according to The Hill.
Federal Election Commission filings demonstrate that the Michigan Democrat established the leadership PAC, an entity legally distinct from his primary campaign committee and designed specifically to raise funds for political allies across the country.
The committee's moniker draws upon the Arabic word "habibi", which translates as "my beloved".
The term became a familiar catchphrase during El-Sayed's campaign appearances and among his grass-roots supporters.
Victory speech
El-Sayed notably employed the phrase to address US Vice-President JD Vance during his victory address, remarking: "JD, habibi," before highlighting the constitutional irony that Vance will be required to administer his oath of office when Congress convenes in January.
Throughout the race, El-Sayed campaigned openly on his Muslim faith and background, confronting sustained attacks regarding his religion.
These included public rebukes from President Donald Trump, who labelled him a "jihadist", whilst Republican opponent Mike Rogers sought repeatedly to associate him with extremist factions.
The Democrat secured victory by a wide margin in Michigan, retaining a crucial seat in a politically decisive Midwestern swing state that is expected to occupy a central role in the 2028 presidential election cycle.
