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Ocasio-Cortez endorses Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race

El-Sayed welcomed Ocasio-Cortez’s endorsement and defended his campaign’s prospects in the Democratic primary.

Ocasio-Cortez endorses Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorsed Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, putting her at odds with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, who has backed Haley Stevens. El-Sayed and Stevens are among the candidates competing for the nomination in a closely watched race.

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Representative endorsing Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s Senate primary

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Representative and Democratic Senate candidate backed by Schumer

Elissa Slotkin
D · MI · SEN

Senator who defeated Mike Rogers in 2024

Michigan state senator and Democratic Senate candidate

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President, mentioned in connection with Michigan’s 2024 vote

Bernie Sanders
I · VT · SEN

Senator who endorsed El-Sayed last year

Republican Senate candidate in Michigan

Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate minority leader who has backed Haley Stevens

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Endorses Abdul El-Sayed for Michigan Senate

Outlets agree that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorsed Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary. They report that El-Sayed is seeking the party’s nomination. Center outlets present the endorsement as a prominent progressive voice in a competitive primary and note that Chuck Schumer backs another candidate. Right-leaning outlets emphasize scrutiny of El-Sayed’s remarks, associations and podcast promotions; their endorsement coverage also raises electability questions.

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