Abdul El-Sayed

American Priorities PAC, which opposes AIPAC, will spend on Abdul El-Sayed's Michigan Senate primary campaign despite him refusing super PAC funds. The PAC claims it will 'do whatever it takes' to support El-Sayed.

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Representative Haley Stevens met in Grand Rapids for their first Democratic primary debate following the withdrawal of a third candidate.

Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed, Democratic candidates for Michigan’s U.S. Senate seat, debated inflation, foreign policy, and campaign finance, with El-Sayed advocating for Medicare for All and systemic change while Stevens emphasized affordability measures and financial transparency. They clashed over corporate influence in politics and Iran-related military actions.

Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed clashed during a Michigan Senate primary debate. The debate, hosted by Nexstar’s WOOD TV8, occurred after Mallory McMorrow withdrew from the race, making Stevens and El-Sayed the remaining Democratic candidates.

Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens debated in a televised Democratic U.S. Senate primary contest in Grand Rapids, focusing on healthcare, affordability, and childcare costs. El-Sayed advocated for Medicare for All and anti-monopoly policies, while Stevens emphasized lowering utility bills and securing federal funds for childcare.

Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens, Michigan Democratic US Senate candidates, debated in Grand Rapids. The debate was their first since Mallory McMorrow exited the race.

Michigan's Democratic US Senate primary is between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens, who are set to debate. The candidates are competing for the nomination in the race.

Michigan Democrats face a stark choice between a progressive and a moderate. The state’s Senate primary is a head-to-head battle between Abdul El-Sayed, an outspoken left-wing candidate, and Haley Stevens, a moderate backed by party leaders.

Michigan's Democratic US Senate primary is narrowing to a contest between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens. The race is described as the state's most interesting primary.

Haley Stevens, a Democratic candidate in the U.S. Senate primary, is courting former Mallory McMorrow supporters and emphasizing electability against Republican Mike Rogers. She contrasts her campaign with Abdul El-Sayed's, highlighting manufacturing support and claiming stronger general election prospects.

The Michigan Senate Democratic primary features a contest between Representative Haley Stevens and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed. Stevens has an advertising advantage, while El-Sayed leads in polls.

Democrats face a high-stakes Senate primary in Michigan between moderate Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive Abdul El-Sayed, with the winner set to challenge Republican Mike Rogers in the 2026 midterms. Progressive state Sen. Mallory McMorrow suspended her campaign, narrowing the race to two candidates. The Michigan Senate seat is a critical target for Republicans and a toss-up according to political analysts.

The Democratic primary in Michigan pits moderate Rep. Haley Stevens, backed by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, against progressive Abdul El-Sayed, endorsed by Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The August 4, 2026, primary winner will face former Rep. Mike Rogers in the November midterm election for a Senate seat critical to Democratic majority hopes. Progressive state Sen. Mallory McMorrow suspended her campaign, narrowing the race to two candidates.

Abdul El-Sayed is the Democratic frontrunner in Michigan after Mallory McMorrow withdrew. The bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act faces criticism for inadequate protection against electricity price hikes linked to datacenters. Carlos Giménez opposes Trump's TPS policy for Haitian migrants, and JD Vance's 2013 essay on Trump was republished by The Atlantic.

Abdul El-Sayed is the leading Democratic candidate in Michigan's primary after Mallory McMorrow withdrew. Consumer advocates criticize the Ratepayer Protection Act for failing to address electricity costs linked to datacenters. Republican Congressman Carlos Giménez opposes ending temporary protected status for Haitian migrants.

The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is expanding its focus to competitive statewide races in Michigan and Wisconsin following primary wins in Colorado and New York. Progressive candidates Abdul El-Sayed and Francesca Hong are gaining traction in Democratic primaries, supported by DSA resources and high-profile figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. DSA membership has surged, with over 7,500 new members since recent victories.

Progressive Democrats in Michigan report momentum as Mallory McMorrow exits her Senate race, narrowing the primary to Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens. Rep. Analilia Mejia endorses El-Sayed, citing his potential to replicate Bernie Sanders-endorsed primary successes. Polls show El-Sayed leading Stevens in a pro-El-Sayed super PAC survey and William Lawrence holding an edge in Michigan’s 7th Congressional District.

Mallory McMorrow suspends her campaign for the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan, leaving Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed as the remaining candidates. The race features a moderate and a progressive, with Stevens described as an AIPAC favorite and El-Sayed as an Israel critic.

Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow suspended her Senate bid, leaving the Democratic contest between Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens for the critical seat.

Mallory McMorrow ends her US Senate bid, leaving the primary contest between progressive Abdul El-Sayed and centrist Haley Stevens. The three-way race had been close, but recent polls show El-Sayed leading over Stevens.

Mallory McMorrow, a Michigan Democrat, has ended her campaign for the US Senate, leaving Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens as the remaining candidates in the primary. The race now pits the party’s progressive and establishment wings against each other for a seat being vacated this year by Gary Peters.

Mallory McMorrow suspended her Michigan Senate campaign, leaving a two-candidate primary between Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed. The exit reshapes the race, with Stevens backed by party establishment and El-Sayed by progressive leaders. Outside spending supporting Stevens has impacted the contest.

Mallory McMorrow suspended her Michigan Senate campaign, leaving a primary contest between Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed. The decision reshapes the race ahead of a televised debate and raises questions about Democratic unity, with Stevens backed by establishment groups and El-Sayed supported by progressive leaders.

Mallory McMorrow suspended her U.S. Senate campaign, leaving the Democratic primary between Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed. She expressed gratitude for supporters and pledged to back the eventual nominee while advocating for Democratic Party unity.

Mallory McMorrow suspended her U.S. Senate campaign, leaving the Democratic primary between Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed. Her name remains on the August 4 primary ballot, and she pledged to support the primary winner against Mike Rogers in November.

Mallory McMorrow suspended her U.S. Senate campaign, leaving the Democratic primary between Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed. Her name remains on the Aug. 4 ballot due to already printed absentee ballots. Stevens and El-Sayed both responded to her exit, with Stevens emphasizing her strength as a candidate and El-Sayed criticizing party insiders for favoring Stevens.

Mallory McMorrow suspended her U.S. Senate campaign in Michigan, shifting the Democratic primary to a two-person race between Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed. The seat is critical for Democrats aiming to maintain Senate control in the upcoming midterm elections.

Mallory McMorrow suspended her Michigan U.S. Senate campaign, shifting the Democratic primary contest between Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed. The Senate seat is critical for Democrats aiming to retain control in the midterm elections. The primary, scheduled for August 4, faces ideological divisions, with Stevens backed by Senate leaders and El-Sayed supported by progressive figures.

Mallory McMorrow suspended her Michigan U.S. Senate campaign, shifting the Democratic primary race between Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed. The Senate seat is critical for Democrats to retain majority hopes, with the primary winner facing Republican Mike Rogers.

Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow suspended her U.S. Senate campaign, reducing the Democratic primary to a two-candidate race between Rep. Haley Stevens and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed. Her withdrawal narrows the contest in a swing state critical for Democrats aiming to retake the Senate.

Michigan Democrat Mallory McMorrow suspended her U.S. Senate campaign, shifting the primary race between Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed. The Senate seat, vacated by retiring Sen. Gary Peters, is crucial for Democrats to retain in their effort to reclaim the Senate majority.

Mallory McMorrow has suspended her U.S. Senate campaign, leaving Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed as the remaining Democratic primary candidates. The announcement comes before a statewide debate hosted by WOOD-TV 8 in Grand Rapids, with both Stevens and El-Sayed releasing statements on McMorrow's withdrawal.

Mallory McMorrow ended her Senate campaign after her polling and fundraising trailed behind those of Haley Stevens and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan primary.

The article outlines recent political endorsements in Michigan for various races, including U.S. Senate candidates Mallory McMorrow, Haley Stevens, and Abdul El-Sayed, who received support from major media outlets, labor unions, and advocacy groups. Endorsements are also detailed for congressional candidates, gubernatorial hopeful Chris Swanson, and state legislative and attorney general races.

Abdul El-Sayed, a Democrat running for Michigan Senate, advocated for releasing prisoners during a 2020 webinar hosted by the University of Michigan’s Carceral State Project. He argued incarceration reflects societal failures and supported continued decarceration efforts beyond the pandemic. The event included a convicted murderer and a registered sex offender, sparking controversy.

Abdul El-Sayed, a Michigan Senate candidate, advocated for releasing prisoners during a 2020 webinar hosted by the University of Michigan’s Carceral State Project. He argued incarceration reflects societal failures and endorsed continued decarceration post-pandemic. The event included a convicted murderer and a registered sex offender, though the latter denied knowing El-Sayed’s background.

Far-left and socialist-aligned candidates have won Democratic primaries in New York City and Colorado, prompting a national push to target upcoming contests in Missouri, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Florida. Key figures like Melat Kiros, Cori Bush, and Abdul El-Sayed are leading efforts backed by the Democratic Socialists of America and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to challenge establishment-backed candidates.

Far-left candidates, including Melat Kiros and Zohran Mamdani-backed contenders, have won primary elections in New York City and Colorado, prompting a national push by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) to challenge Democratic establishment figures in upcoming contests in Missouri, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Cori Bush and Abdul El-Sayed, both supported by progressive leaders like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders, are among the key candidates in these races.

Bernie Sanders criticized AIPAC and billionaire-funded super PACs for planning to spend heavily in Michigan's Senate race. He endorsed candidate Abdul El-Sayed, who opposes U.S. military aid to Israel and describes Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide.

Abdul El-Sayed's U.S. Senate campaign in Michigan gained endorsements from Indivisible and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, while facing questions about the endorsement process, correcting a clergy endorsement error, and Republican attacks targeting his progressive platform. He competes against Haley Stevens and Mallory McMorrow in the Democratic primary, with the National Republican Senatorial Committee running ads critical of his policies.