- Michigan Senate race: Progressive endorsements boost El-Sayed campaign
- Bernie Sanders's campaign is credited with reinvigorating the progressive movement, inspiring Abdul El-Sayed's current political campaign.
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorsed Abdul El-Sayed for Senate, while also being noted for her selective political approach compared to Bernie Sanders.
- Abdul El-Sayed campaigned in Detroit while receiving active support from Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for his Senate bid.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Elizabeth Warren endorsed Abdul El-Sayed in the primary race.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Elizabeth Warren endorsed Abdul El-Sayed in the primary race.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Abdul El-Sayed successfully navigated his primary campaign, securing endorsements from Elizabeth Warren and gaining support from Bernie Sanders' base, while also garnering comments from Donald Trump.Sub-event
- Elizabeth Warren and Cooper campaigned across the country supporting Abdul El-Sayed.Sub-event
Warren and AOC threw their support behind El-Sayed in the primary race.1 source
Elizabeth Warren officially endorsed Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate primary race.1 source
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Abdul El-Sayed campaigned in Detroit while receiving active support from Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for his Senate bid.Also in this story
- Bernie Sanders and Abdul El-Sayed are campaigning in Michigan, with Channel 3 planning to livestream a rally.
- DSA officials campaigned hard for Abdul El-Sayed during his Senate bid.
Within Michigan Senate race: Progressive endorsements boost El-Sayed campaign
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Abdul El-Sayed
American public health professor
- Polls released on August 31, 2026, show Jocelyn Benson has a four-percentage point lead, Abdul El-Sayed is favored in his race, and Donald Trump's approval rating is 30%.
- Political developments include Democrats being favored to retake the House, Trump's campaign facing constraints, and primary results between El-Sayed and Stevens.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
American politician (born 1989)
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Elizabeth Warren
American politician (born 1949)
Related events
- Abdul El-Sayed received endorsements from Warren, while also criticizing federal lab downsizing and addressing public health crises in Michigan.
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is campaigning for Abdul El-Sayed.
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez campaigned alongside Democrats in competitive races.
- Abdul El-Sayed faces allegations of Muslim Brotherhood ties while receiving a $1M donation from AOC, amidst Rogers' claims of Hamas funding and Trump's 'jihadist' label.
- Historical records from 2010 show Abdul El-Sayed running for Senate in Michigan, supported by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, while Mike Rogers was also involved.