Michigan
Michigan imam celebrated Graham’s death, prayed for Trump to die before El-Sayed win
El-Sayed, a 41-year-old physician and former Detroit health director, narrowly defeated Rep. Haley Stevens and secured the Democratic nomination.
‘Uncommitted’ founder Alawieh who pushed Democrats to vote against Biden over Gaza wins primary
El-Sayed won the Democrats a victory, but may lose the war - analysis
After narrow primary victory, El-Sayed faces skepticism from Jewish, Black Democrats
Donald Trump: Abdul El-Sayed is a 'communist loser' who hates Israel, Jews 'with a passion'
"He doesn't love Israel. He doesn't love Jewish people. He hates them. He hates them with a passion that burns in his heart, and there's not a fricking thing he can do about it," Trump said.
Jewish Democrats question support from El-Sayed after Michigan Senate primary win
Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan primary win left Jewish Democrats debating whether to support him, abstain, or back Republican Mike Rogers in the November Senate election.
Pro-Palestinian candidate supported by El-Sayed takes Michigan Democratic nomination for House
William Lawrence, a co-founder of the climate advocacy group Sunrise Movement, took the Democratic nomination in the state’s 7th District, with the Associated Press calling the race for him.
Israel critic Abdul El-Sayed defeats AIPAC-backed Haley Stevens in Michigan primary
El-Sayed will face Republican Mike Rogers in November in a race critical to Democrats' hopes of regaining control of the US Senate.
CDC expands largest known cyclosporiasis outbreak to 15 states - report
US cyclosporiasis cases have reached record levels this year, with the current epidemic among the largest foodborne illness outbreaks in recent US history.
Lawn signs for Abdul, door knocking for Haley: Michigan Jews split in Senate Democratic primary
El-Sayed has said that the Israeli government is as “evil” as Hamas, often accusing Israel of committing “genocide” in Gaza while advocating that US aid to Israel be diverted to domestic priorities.
AIPAC draws attention in Michigan Senate primary, but voters say it is not top issue
AIPAC’s super PAC has spent over $30 million to support Stevens’ campaign, toppling its previous records in a bid to prevent one of its most vocal Democratic critics from reaching the Senate.
Jewish Democrats back Michigan A-G Dana Nessel’s decision to skip state party convention
Nessel has raised the alarm about antisemitism within the party for years, alleging in 2024 that Rashida Tlaib had been antisemitic when criticizing charges filed against pro-Palestinian protesters.
How do Jews, Israel factor into other Michigan races ahead of the elections?
Candidates across Michigan are clashing over Israel, military aid, and antisemitism as the issue shapes congressional and local Democratic primaries
AIPAC is the top issue at final primary debate between Stevens and El-Sayed in Michigan
The repeated invoking of the pro-Israel group was a symbol of how toxic the lobbyist’s brand has become to the Democratic electorate in certain races.
