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July 24, 2026
Abdul El-Sayed Gains Support from Bernie Sanders in Michigan Senate Primary
- Senator Bernie Sanders expressed optimism for Abdul El-Sayed's campaign, citing strong grassroots support in Michigan.
- Sanders warned about the significant financial backing for El-Sayed's opponent, Rep. Haley Stevens, from outside groups, including super PACs spending $50 million against El-Sayed.
- The Michigan primary on August 4 will be a crucial test of whether El-Sayed's progressive coalition can compete against establishment forces.
4 Sources
- Abdul El-Sayed scores Sen Tina Smith's endorsement in Democratic primary that exposes party divideJul 24, 2026 at 4:28 PM · Fox News
- He’s a doctor and a progressive. Will he win a key US Senate race in Michigan?Jul 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM · The Guardian
- 100 days out from Election Day, our insider shares his intelJul 26, 2026 at 12:58 PM · Axios
- Sanders cheers on progressive candidates ahead of midterms, says polling shows voters "tired of the status quo"Jul 26, 2026 at 5:43 PM · CBS News