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Tag: Michigan Senate Race

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Abdul El-Sayed is courting Jewish voters — without moderating his views on Israel

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 12 Jun

In the politically pivotal Michigan Senate race, Abdul El-Sayed, a Muslim candidate, is not tempering his critical stance on Israel despite appealing to Jewish voters.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Abdul El-Sayed brings in campaign cash from head of Hamas-cheering group

Will Bredderman in Jewish Insider · 24 Apr

Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic candidate for Michigan's Senate, received campaign contributions from the Barakat family, known for their ties to pro-Hamas activities and antisemitic views.

0 Politics Israel

U.S. Senate candidate from Michigan calls Israeli government 'evil' like Hamas

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 19 Apr

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed sparked controversy by equating the Israeli government with Hamas, describing both as evil due to their involvement in killing tens of thousands of people.

0 Politics Culture

Abdul El-Sayed is Running for Senate

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 21 Aug 2025

Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic candidate for the Senate in Michigan and son of Egyptian immigrants, is the focus of an upcoming Zoom talk hosted by Peter Beinart.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Elissa Slotkin, centrist Jewish Democrat, wins tight Michigan Senate race

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 6 Nov 2024

Elissa Slotkin, a centrist Jewish Democrat, has won the Michigan Senate race against former Rep. Mike Rogers, marking a significant win for Democrats in a pivotal swing state that previously favored Republican Donald Trump.