Michigan

El-Sayed visits Jewish Michiganders for Rosh Hashanah meal after accusations of antisemitism

"We talked about the work we can do together to build a more just and peaceful future for our communities here in Michigan," El-Sayed wrote in the post, adding "Shana tova and shavua tov!"

Democratic candidate for US Senate Abdul El-Sayed poses with union members from UAW Local 51 during the Labor Day Parade in Detroit, Michigan, US, September 7, 2026.
Scene of Texas National Guard F-16 military jet crash in Michigan, September 18, 2026.

Texas National Guard F-16 crashes in Michigan during training exercise, pilot in stable condition

US Rep. Sandy Levin (D-MI) (2nd L) shares a moment with his son Rep.-elect Andy Levin (D-MI) (3rd L), who will succeed him in the 116th Congress, as Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) (L), and Rep. Brenda Lawrence (D-MI) (R) look on after a news conference on auto jobs November 29, 2018; illustrative

Sander Levin endorses El-Sayed for Senate despite 'significant disagreement' on Israel

Statues of Henry and Clara Ford look over the garden at their historic Fair Lane home in Dearborn, Michigan, Sept. 2, 2026.

‘Long overdue’: Henry Ford home to confront his antisemitism


El-Sayed’s Democratic Senate Michigan win indicates US Jews are in danger - opinion

With another fresh US decision-maker defending terror, does America still live by the sentiment of: ‘ Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free?’

Michigan Democratic Senate primary winner Abdul El-Sayed arrives at a press conference in Detroit in August.

Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan victory shows growing power of anti-Israel new media - analysis

El-Sayed’s narrow Democratic Senate primary victory highlights how progressive streamers such as Hasan Piker are becoming part of the political infrastructure shaping young American voters.

Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed (Left), Hasan Piker (Right).

What El-Sayed’s victory means for US politics - opinion

The DSA and the Democratic Party’s Left wing have skillfully built their message around real and troubling issues, yet they're simplified by identifying a single overarching scapegoat: Israel.

Abdul El-Sayed, winner of Michigan US Democratic primary, speaks during a press conference in Detroit, Michigan, US August 5, 2026.

Michigan Jewish leaders urge Democratic Party to protect Jewish delegates at convention

Soifer called on El-Sayed to “stand with and defend Nessel and other Jewish Democrats,” noting that JDCA would focus its campaign season on helping elect “Democrats who share our values.”

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel speaks on the third day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on August 21, 2024. (Saul Loeb / AFP via Getty Images)

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.

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) (C) holds a news conference with fellow Republican senators (L-R) Sen. Ted Budd (R-NC), Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS), at the U.S. Capitol on May 09, 2024 in Washington, DC.

‘Uncommitted’ founder Alawieh who pushed Democrats to vote against Biden over Gaza wins primary

Alawieh rose to national prominence as a key architect of the campaign to withhold votes from Biden during Michigan’s presidential primary in 2024.

Abbas Alawieh, Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud and Layla Elabed, campaign manager for Listen to Michigan, speak to the press one day after the Michigan presidential primary, at Haraz Coffee House in Dearborn, Michigan, on February 28, 2024.

El-Sayed won the Democrats a victory, but may lose the war - analysis

El-Sayed’s primary victory could ultimately cost Democrats control of the Senate. For those whose overriding concern is preserving strong US support for Israel, this may not be viewed as bad.

Abdul El-Sayed, winner of Michigan US Democratic primary, speaks during a press conference in Detroit, Michigan, US August 5, 2026.

After narrow primary victory, El-Sayed faces skepticism from Jewish, Black Democrats

El-Sayed narrowly won Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, but party leaders now face the task of uniting Jewish and Black Democrats ahead of November.

Abdul El-Sayed, winner of Michigan US, Democratic primary, speaks during a press conference in Detroit, Michigan, US August 5, 2026.

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.

US Democratic Senate candidate from Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed, speaks to supporters at his Get Out to Vote rally in Detroit, Michigan on August 3, 2026.

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.

Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Abdul El-Sayed speaks to supporters at an election-night rally at the Majestic Theatre on August 04, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan.