"Abdul El-Sayed was only 32 when he first ran for office in 2018, facing off against Gretchen Whitmer and Shri Thanedar in the Michigan governor's race. With a background as a public health official, he was a relative unknown to most voters. But by the time the primary election day rolled around, El-Sayed had surged in the polls, claiming just under a third of the vote."
"His candidacy was defined by a progressive vision for America, centered on healthcare, public education, and fighting poverty-and bolstered by an endorsement from Senator Bernie Sanders. Now, eight years later, El-Sayed will be on the ballot again in 2026 in the primary for Michigan's Senate seat. Like in 2018, El-Sayed is one of several Democratic candidates, along with Representative Haley Stevens and state Senator Mallory McMorrow, vying to represent the party in November's general election."
Abdul El-Sayed first ran for Michigan governor in 2018 at age 32, finishing with just under a third of the primary vote after a late surge. He presented a progressive platform focused on healthcare, public education, poverty reduction, and removing corporate money from politics, and received Bernie Sanders's endorsement. El-Sayed is running again in the 2026 Democratic primary for Michigan's Senate seat, competing with Representative Haley Stevens and state Senator Mallory McMorrow. Stevens is backed by party establishment and is the most conservative; McMorrow occupies a middle position. El-Sayed mobilizes younger voters with strong stances on Palestine, ICE, and Medicare for All.
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