Abdul El‑Sayed drives progressive Michigan Senate campaign

U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El‑Sayed is contesting the Democratic nomination for Michigan’s Senate seat, taking on Rep. Haley Stevens and state Senate Majority Whip Mallory McMorrow. At a rally in Ann Arbor, he urged progressive voter turnout ahead of the August 4 primary and highlighted his background as Wayne County director of Health, Human and Veteran Services.

El‑Sayed criticized corporate PAC money, AIPAC’s influence, and the U.S. stance on the Gaza war, calling the conflict a genocide. He advocated for Medicare for All, higher taxes on billionaires, and a public‑health‑oriented approach to federal policy. The campaign has attracted support from national progressives such as Rep. Ro Khanna, who called the race “the most important election in the country.”