Jewish Dem defections threaten El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race decided by razor-thin margins

Some Jewish voters in Michigan say they may cross party lines to support Mike Rogers over Abdul El-Sayed in the senate election over antisemitism and Israel concerns.

Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate Abdul El-Sayed speaks at a general election kickoff rally for Michigan Democrats at Renaissance High School in Detroit on Aug. 7, 2026. AP Photo/Paul Sancya Abdul El-Sayed won a hard fight in Michigan’s Democratic primary race for U.S. Senate against Rep. Haley Stevens. He eked out a

The key battleground state race was too close to call late Tuesday, according to NBC News’ Decision Desk.

“Football is very much associated with a particularly masculine and oftentimes toxically masculine culture,” El-Sayed also said in unearthed audio.

Far-left U.S. Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed (D-MI) reportedly suggested getting rid of the Second Amendment in a now-deleted video.

"The arguments progressives are making are more persuasive than in other elections," David Frank, a professor University of Oregon, told The New Arab.

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Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) denounced concerns that Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul el Sayed holds extremist views, as he campaigned Sunday on behalf of Democrats in the Wolverine State. Newsom, whose profile is rising as a likely 2028 presidential contender, traveled to the battleground state Saturday as he tour

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed’s call with the former president comes as he tries to win over wary Democrats in Michigan’s high-stakes Senate race.

August 09, 2026 7:06 PM ET Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee to be Michigan’s next U.S. senator, floated plans involving leveraging Trump administration officials if his party wrests control of the Senate in the 2026 midterm elections.El-Sayed told CNN’s Jake Tapper on Sunday Democrats can hold the Trump administr

"I was grateful for his advice. It was very warm, very inviting, and I know that he knows the critical role that Michigan is going to play," El-Sayed told NBC's "Meet the Press."

Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed reflected on a call he had with former President Obama after a primary win in an interview that aired on Sunday.  He described the conversation as “warm” and “inspiring.” “I like to keep private conversations private. But it was a really warm and inspiring conversatio

Michigan’s Abdul El-Sayed Defends Medicare-for-All Plan Ahead of Midterm Contest  wsj.com

Asked if he would like to see Obama come to Michigan to drum up support for Democrats before the midterm elections in November, El-Sayed said he “really” hoped so.

El-Sayed on ‘really, really warm’ conversation with Obama  CNN

El-Sayed spoke with Obama as Michigan Democrats look to unite after a bitter Senate primary  Toronto Star

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed says he's spoken with Barack Obama and hopes the former president will campaign with him

El-Sayed spoke with Obama as Michigan Democrats look to unite after a bitter Senate primary  AP News