Warren backs El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race

Progressive Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Monday endorsed Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate Democratic primary, five days before early voting in the race begins. Warren, who previously backed state Sen.

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Part of The 2026 Michigan Senate race: Abdul El-Sayed's Democratic primary win

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Michigan AdvanceLeft· Jul 20, 2026

Elizabeth Warren backs Abdul El-Sayed after initially supporting Mallory McMorrow

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The HillCenter· Jul 20, 2026

Warren backs El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race

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Breitbart NewsRight· Jul 20, 2026

Elizabeth Warren Endorses Muslim Michigan U.S. Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed

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Denver GazetteLean Right· Jul 20, 2026

Elizabeth Warren endorsement adds to Abdul el Sayed’s progressive bona fides

Washington ExaminerRight· Jul 20, 2026

Elizabeth Warren endorsement adds to Abdul el Sayed’s progressive bona fides

Washington TimesLean Right· Jul 20, 2026

Elizabeth Warren backs Abdul El-Sayed in Democratic primary for Michigan's U.S. Senate race

New York PostLean Right· Jul 20, 2026

Elizabeth Warren backs far-left Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed after Graham Platner fiasco

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