Abdul El-Sayed Vs AIPAC
El-Sayed says a win would show progressives can take on AIPAC and big money.
August 2, 2026 · Updated Aug 2, 7:00pm ET
CNNThe fight for Michigan: How a marquee Senate primary became the Democrats’ latest proxy war
NPRIn the race for Senate in Michigan, multiple party fights are colliding for Democrats
FOX NewsEntire Squad endorses Abdul El-Sayed days before Michigan Democratic Senate primary
Al JazeeraHow much has AIPAC spent against Michigan’s Abdul El-Sayed? And why?
Wall Street JournalEssay | Michigan’s Millennial Primary Is a Fight for the Future of the Democrats
Washington ExaminerSanders says 'many' working-class Republicans could vote for el Sayed in general election
The GuardianDemocrats face most contentious – and crucial – test yet with Michigan primary
The BulwarkThe ‘Medicare for All’ Test for Michigan Democrats
New York PostSenate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed claims Dems are attacking his electability because he’s Muslim
Mother Jones“If I prove that you can win statewide, taking on AIPAC, that is catastrophic”
ABC NewsAs progressives seek to take on inequality, some cite religion as a motivating factor
Daily CallerEstablishment Dems Forced To Cover Left Flank In Vital Swing-State Primary
The InterceptAbdul El-Sayed on The Intercept Briefing
The HillSanders argues El-Sayed can appeal to working-class Republicans in Michigan
RedStateHaley Stevens Just Made a Big Mistake in the Michigan Senate Race
MEDIAiteDemocratic Candidate Haley Stevens Rejects Voter’s Plea to Kick Her Opponent’s ‘Muslim Butt’
The Washington SunA Normie Democrat Revolt Is Pushing Abdul El-Sayed Toward Victory
TPMWe’ll Be Hearing About This Michigan Senate Race for Years to Come
SlateDemocrats Are About to Learn Something Critical About the Party Next Week. Oh Boy.
The NationAbdul El-Sayed Knows Just How to Beat Billionaire-Funded Republicans
Daily KosAbdul El-Sayed may just prove a progressive can win a purple state
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Pano rates the coverage Leans Left.
What happened
Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary has become a high-spending national proxy fight, with outside groups spending upward of $50 million to support Haley Stevens
Haley StevensAmerican politician (born 1983) or oppose Abdul El-Sayed
Abdul El-SayedAmerican politician and epidemiologist (born 1984). Stevens, backed by much of the party establishment, is facing El-Sayed, who has support from Bernie Sanders
Bernie SandersUnited States Senator from Vermont, Rashida Tlaib
Rashida TlaibAmerican politician and lawyer (born 1976) and other progressive figures, for the nomination to succeed Gary Peters. The race has focused on Medicare for All, corporate money, Gaza and whether attacks on El-Sayed’s electability are linked to his Muslim identity.
Michigan Senate Race
Part of the storyline · Storyline →- Aug 4Michigan Senate PrimaryBalanced
- Aug 3El-Sayed Michigan Senate BidBalanced
- Aug 2Abdul El-Sayed Vs AIPAC (this story)Leans Left
- Jul 31El-Sayed vs. StevensBalanced
- Jul 24Whitmer Backs StevensMostly Right
