Who is Abdul El-Sayed? Michigan Senate hopeful draws national focus

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   Who is Abdul El-Sayed? Michigan Senate hopeful draws national focus ↗ (opens News Nation Now)

   Published Nov 3, 2026

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   El-Sayed generally identifies himself as a progressive Democrat, not a socialist.

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