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Brad Lander Endorses Anti-Israel Progressive Candidate Who Hesitated to Condemn Synagogue Terror Attack

Lander endorsed El-Sayed and called for a change in U.S. policy toward Israel.

Brad Lander Endorses Anti-Israel Progressive Candidate Who Hesitated to Condemn Synagogue Terror Attack
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This article1 analysis · Oct 4, 2026
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Brad Lander endorsed Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, whose statements about Israel and reported hesitation to condemn a synagogue attack have drawn criticism. The endorsement comes as El-Sayed challenges Rep. Haley Stevens in a closely watched Democratic primary.

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New York House candidate who endorsed Abdul El-Sayed

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Michigan Senate candidate whose Israel comments and reported response to a synagogue attack drew scrutiny

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New York representative defeated by Lander in a House primary

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Brad Lander Endorses Abdul El-Sayed

The outlets agree Brad Lander endorsed Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary. Right-leaning outlets connect the endorsement to El-Sayed’s positions on Israel and U.S. military aid; Algemeiner.com additionally foregrounds criticism of his reported response to a synagogue attack.

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