AOC donates $1 million to Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed

New York Post • 16 Oct 20:34

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced a $1 million transfer to support Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, highlighting her role in the race ahead of the 2026 midterms.

CBS News • 16 Oct 19:45

Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed and Republican candidate JD Vance exchanged sharp criticisms while the contest draws national focus on allegations linking El-Sayed to extremist groups.

NBC News • 15 Oct 21:51

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez campaigned with Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, aiming to boost Democratic turnout and test progressive appeal in a traditionally Republican area.

MS NOW • 15 Oct 09:00

Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed is touring Michigan with progressive leader Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as the state’s Senate race becomes a focal point for the party’s ideological debate and a potential boost for Ocasio-Cortez’s 2028 ambitions.

NBC News • 11 Oct 13:00

Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed warned that Democrats must secure large margins in the midterms to prevent challenges to election results, citing threats from Donald Trump and Republican opponent Mike Rogers.

The Daily Beast • 09 Oct 10:01

President Donald Trump posted a message on Truth Social accusing Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed of extremist views following the candidate's debate with Republican Mike Rogers.

The Guardian • 09 Oct 07:06

Debates in three key Senate races highlighted voters' concerns about cost of living, trade policies and abortion, while candidates exchanged personal attacks and accusations.

Al Jazeera • 09 Oct 02:03

Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers sparred in their first televised debate, trading personal attacks and differing on issues such as the Iran-Israel conflict, immigration enforcement, and trade with Canada.

NBC News • 09 Oct 00:42

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers sparred over the Iran conflict, gas-price relief and trade tariffs during their first televised debate in Grand Rapids.

USA Today • 08 Oct 10:10

The Oct. 8 debate will be the first face-to-face contest between Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed and Republican former Rep. Mike Rogers, a key test for El-Sayed’s bid to win a battleground Senate seat.

CNN • 07 Oct 09:00

Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed leads the Michigan Senate contest but some key Democratic constituencies express concerns over his outreach and positions, while Republican Mike Rogers campaigns on a different strategy.