Former Michigan health officer Abdul El-Sayed enters Democratic US Senate race - AP News
Senator Bernie Sanders endorsed Abdul El-Sayed, citing El-Sayed's support for Medicare for All and his background as a physician.
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Published Apr 17, 2025
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Former Michigan health official Abdul El-Sayed has launched a 2026 U.S. Senate bid to replace retiring Senator Gary Peters. Endorsed by Bernie Sanders, El-Sayed joins state Sen. Mallory McMorrow in the Democratic primary field.
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