El-Sayed, Michigan Democrats push to galvanize voters after stunning Senate race defection
The race has drawn more than $100 million in ad spending and sharpened divisions over Israel, antisemitism and the state’s swing voters.
- On Tuesday, Michigan voters decide the Senate contest between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers in a race critical for control of the Senate.
- Rep. Haley Stevens stunned Democrats on Sunday by endorsing Rogers, prompting her expulsion from the Democratic Party and drawing fierce condemnation from leaders fearing the move could energize Republicans.
- Since the August 4 primary, over $100 million in advertising has flowed into this contest, where El-Sayed defeated Stevens by around 14,000 votes amid lingering Democratic Party divisions.
- With over 2.3 million Michigan voters having already cast ballots as of Monday, party officials are scrambling to refocus attention on economic issues, minimizing late-breaking political drama's impact.
- Rogers, a former House Intelligence Committee chairman, aligns with President Donald Trump to win in a state where no Republican has won a Senate race since 1994, while El-Sayed campaigns on a progressive agenda.
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POLITICS: El-Sayed Touts Rural Michigan Tour in Senate Race Against Rogers – The Beltway Report
Michigan Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed says his campaign has held more than 700 events in over 120 cities this election cycle, including a week-long town hall tour earlier this month through Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula, in a bid to win over voters in areas he says both parties have historically overlooked. In a published opinion piece, El-Sayed described stops in Escanaba, Iron Mountain, Marquette, Sault Ste. Marie, Petoskey,…
US midterm elections: Michigan's Abdul El-Sayed faces fallout as Haley Stevens backs Mike Rogers
Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed and Michigan Democrats are working to mobilize voters before the midterms. The political landscape shifted significantly when Rep. Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers, leading to her expulsion from the Democratic Party. This decision has angered many Democratic supporters, who feel betrayed by Stevens' actions. El-Sayed is urging voters to prioritize turnout and maintain focus on the election.
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