El-Sayed endorses Ocasio-Cortez in Michigan Senate primary

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorsed Abdul El-Sayed for Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, endorsing a candidate who leads in polls ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

El-Sayed tells Detroit faith leaders that his Muslim faith shapes his progressive views

Abdul El-Sayed, a former public health researcher and gubernatorial candidate running as a Democrat for the U.S. Senate in Michigan, told a Detroit gathering of progressive pastors, imams and a rabbi that his Muslim faith shapes his…

2026-07-31 · 3 MIN READ

El-Sayed and Stevens compete in Michigan Democratic Senate primary

Abdul El-Sayed, a former public health official backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders and the UAW, is facing Rep. Haley Stevens, supported by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and pro-Israel groups, in the Aug. 4 Democratic primary for Michigan's open Senate seat.
El-Sayed holds left-wing positions including Medicare for all and calling Israel's actions in Gaza a "genocide," while Stevens supports a healthcare public option and paid family leave.
The race is the first major electoral test for Democrats since the collapse of progressive candidate Graham Platner's Maine Senate campaign.
A private poll promoted by Stevens' campaign showed a statistical tie between the candidates with about a fifth of voters undecided.

2026-07-12 · 3 MIN READ

El-Sayed earns Ocasio-Cortez endorsement in Michigan Senate primary

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorsed Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, marking her first Senate primary endorsement this midterm cycle.
El-Sayed, a former public health director, leads his challengers in recent polls and already has the backing of Sen. Bernie Sanders.
The primary field includes Rep. Haley Stevens, backed by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, and state Sen. Mallory McMorrow, supported by Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
The general election is expected to pit the Democratic nominee against former Rep. Mike Rogers, who lost the 2024 Senate race to Elissa Slotkin by less than 0.5% of the vote.

2026-07-02 · 3 MIN READ