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Abdul El-Sayed

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By Jessica Steinberg and Ben Sales
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Analysis
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El-Sayed and Vance call each other ‘evil,’ while both handling antisemitism the same way
Ben Sales
US Vice President JD Vance arrives to speak at Universal Contracting and Urban Tree Trimming, August 31, 2026, in Sterling Heights, Mich. (Saul Loeb/Pool Photo via AP)
September 2, 2026, 5:32 am
As part of Jewish voter outreach, Vance meets clergy of Michigan temple targeted in attack
VP seeks to draw contrast with Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, who suggested attack was in response to Israel’s invasion of Lebanon but later apologized
By Andrew Lapin
Michigan Democratic US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed addresses the state's Jewish Democratic Caucus during the party's nominating convention in Lansing, Michigan, August 29, 2026. (Andrew Lapin/JTA)
August 30, 2026, 4:19 am
Abdul El-Sayed apologizes for past remark seen as justifying Temple Israel synagogue attack
‘I made a mistake,’ anti-Israel Democratic US Senate nominee says in meeting with Michigan’s Jewish Democratic caucus; also refuses to endorse two-state solution in Holy Land
By Andrew Lapin
From left to right: Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan's Democratic candidate for US Senate, joins Maryland US Rep. Jamie Raskin and Michigan US Rep. Debbie Dingell for a town hall in Ann Arbor, Michigan, August 26, 2026. (Andrew Lapin/JTA)
August 27, 2026, 4:27 pm
Stumping in Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed and Jamie Raskin dodge queries on Hasan Piker, Israel
Democratic Senate candidate and Jewish campaigner seek to move beyond latest remarks about US Jews made by left-wing streamer accused of antisemitism
By Andrew Lapin
Republican nominee for US Senate Mike Rogers speaks during a campaign event August 20, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
August 27, 2026, 4:02 am
Michigan GOP Senate hopeful drawing in Jewish voters amid apparent aversion to AIPAC
Mike Rogers’ team signals lobby should stay out of race after it spent millions to prop up Haley Stevens, who lost Democratic nomination to Israeli critic Abdul El-Sayed
By Andrew Lapin
Republican nominee for US Senate Mike Rogers speaks during a campaign event August 20, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
August 22, 2026, 7:32 pm
Michigan GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers said to ask AIPAC not to campaign on his behalf
As pro-Israel lobby group becomes increasingly unpopular across US politics, Axios says aides for Rogers warned its involvement would be detrimental to defeating Abdul El-Sayed
By ToI Staff and Agencies
James Fishback (left) and Dan Bilzerian. (YouTube, Randy Shropshire / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
August 20, 2026, 3:19 am
Trounced in Florida GOP primary, antisemitic candidates believe ‘victory’ is still near
Heavy defeats of Dan Bilzerian and James Fishback show voters are turned off by classical antisemitic rhetoric, yet they may ‘have the wind at their back’ as young Americans increasingly turn against Jews and Israel
By Ben Sales
Democratic candidate for Governor David Crowley, right, August 10, 2026, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Scott Bauer)
August 12, 2026, 12:16 pm
Wisconsin Democrats choose David Crowley over anti-Israel Hong as nominee for governor
Establishment candidate narrowly beats out progressive darling in key swing state; Crowley hopes to become state’s first Black governor, will vie with Trump-backed Rep. Tom Tiffany
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel speaks during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, August 21, 2024. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP)
August 11, 2026, 6:42 am
Michigan rabbis call to protect Jewish delegates at Democratic convention
Petition urges Michigan party chair to stress consequences for anyone who harasses Jewish delegates, after Jewish AG pulls out of event amid growing fears of antisemitism
By Andrew Lapin
Abdul El-Sayed departs following a news conference at the Spirit of Detroit shortly after winning the Democratic nomination for US Senate in Michigan, August 5, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
August 6, 2026, 6:23 pm
El-Sayed’s narrow Michigan win splits Jewish Democrats over potential rapprochment
Success of anti-Israel candidate leaves many feeling abandoned by party despite razor-thin margin of victory, with some considering voting Republican in November
By Grace Gilson
Ryan Grim, left, and Krystal Ball record a segment for the YouTube daily news show, Breaking Points, July 27, 2026, in Washington. (AP/Jacquelyn Martin)
August 6, 2026, 6:17 pm
How a new left-wing US media ecosystem is helping elevate progressive candidates
YouTube news shows, podcasts and independent platforms say they give a voice to underrepresented views, including support for universal healthcare, abolishing ICE and ending military aid to Israel
By Helen Coster
Abdul El-Sayed speaks during a news conference at the Spirit of Detroit shortly after winning the Democratic nomination for US Senate in Michigan, August 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
August 6, 2026, 10:54 am
After attacking AIPAC, El-Sayed seeks support from Michigan’s pro-Israel Democrats
Having edged out pro-Israel Stevens, Democratic Senate nominee asserts commitment to Jewish safety, calls for party unity, while maintaining opposition to military aid for Israel
By Ron Kampeas
Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive candidate in the Democratic primary for US Senate in Michigan, speaks during a primary election night event August 5, 2026, at the Majestic Theatre in Detroit. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
August 6, 2026, 3:59 am
Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan primary win is a watershed moment for anti-Israel Democrats
Progressive in key swing state takes a step closer to the US Senate, after tens of millions of dollars spent by AIPAC, marking a huge victory for opponents of Israel in the party
By Ben Sales
William Lawrence, Democratic candidate for US Congress in Michigan, speaks at a rally headlined by US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and US Senator Bernie Sanders, July 19, 2026, Lansing, Michigan. (Screenshot via YouTube/ via JTA)
August 5, 2026, 8:59 pm
William Lawrence, anti-Israel progressive, takes Dem House nomination in Michigan
Co-founder of Sunrise Movement, climate group that’s become a harsh Israel critic, has campaigned with state’s anti-Israel Senate nominee El-Sayed, called to ‘stop arming Israel’
By Andrew Lapin
Abdul El-Sayed arrives for a news conference at the Spirit of Detroit shortly after winning the Democratic nomination for US Senate in Michigan, August 5, 2026, in Detroit. (AP/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
August 5, 2026, 11:57 am
Anti-Israel Democratic candidate El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary
Progressive who called idea of Jewish state ‘illiberal,’ and said money is only reason Dems who ‘believe in human rights’ support Israel, achieves narrow victory against pro-Israel, AIPAC-backed rival Stevens
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Suzanne Levin at her home in Pleasant Ridge, Michigan, on August 3, 2026. (Grace Gilson via JTA)
August 4, 2026, 6:14 pm
Lawn signs for Abdul, canvassing for Haley: Michigan Jews split in Senate Democratic primary
Staunch Israel critic El-Sayed has pushed some Jewish voters into the arms of moderate opponent Haley Stevens – while attracting others
By Grace Gilson
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