Abdul El-Sayed once claimed Obama was not the right choice. He is now set to campaign alongside the former president: ‘He did his best’ El-Sayed had criticized Obama for his role in the Middle East. We Got This Covered · Oct 12
Donald Trump Reshares Kid Rock Remarks on Abdul El-Sayed Amid Sharia Law Controversy Donald Trump has amplified Kid Rock's remarks about Abdul El-Sayed and reshared an unsubstantiated Sharia law claim as the Michigan Senate race draws scrutiny over religious identity. International Business Times UK · Oct 12
US Midterm Elections 2026: The races that will decide control of the US Senate Control of the US Senate will hinge on a small group of closely watched races, with Democrats defending seats in Georgia, Michigan and New Hampshire while targeting Republican-held contests in Maine, North Carolina, Ohio, Alaska, Iowa, Texas and Kansas. Democrats need a net gain of four seats for a 51-49… The Economic Times · Oct 12
Trump reposts Kid Rock’s rant warning of religious civil war in the US MAGA rapper stokes anti-Islam paranoia in his home state as Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s race against Republican Mike Rogers enters final weeks The Independent UK · Oct 12
‘I’m the president!’ Trump rages as he deliberately misnames Muslim candidate IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 11
Abdul El-Sayed: Democrats must ‘win by massive numbers’ to fend off Trump election denial Democratic Senate candidate’s remarks come as Trump has long baselessly claimed his 2020 election loss was stolen The Guardian - US · Oct 11
Democrat Candidate In Key Senate Race Reiterates Cost-Of-Living Message Ahead Of Midterms, Dismisses 'Faith'-Related Attacks Abdul El-Sayed, who is running for Senate against Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan, said that his opponent's only strategy was attacking his Muslim beliefs. International Business Times · Oct 11
Abdul El-Sayed hears Sen. John Kennedy claim he sleeps in a bin Laden jersey. Then he hits back: ‘Rich coming from someone who wears his bed sheets’ A reporter pointed out that El Sayed never publicly backed bin Laden. We Got This Covered · Oct 11
Michigan Senate debate turns into swamp of insults, moderator pleads everyone to stop attacking each other: ‘I’d like to be a part of the debate, too’ “You going after my mom?” We Got This Covered · Oct 9
Democrat El-Sayed roasts former Fox News host for conflating Twitch streamer with president Democrat Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed schooled a former Fox News host who conflated Twitch streamer Hasan Piker with President Donald Trump. The Independent UK · Oct 9
Stop talking about the US ‘Jewish vote’. It’s not that simple Political parties vie for Jewish support based on false assumptions that boil down to one issue: Israel The Guardian - US · Oct 9
Trump rips into Michigan Democratic hopeful El-Sayed: ‘Jihadist lunatic who hates our Country’ President Donald Trump issues latest inflammatory attack on Abdul El-Sayed, who has accused the commander-in-chief of seeking to distract from ‘the suffering his policies are inflicting on us’ The Independent UK · Oct 9
US midterms: key takeaways from Senate debates in Michigan, Georgia and Maine Candidates traded personal attacks, sparred over affordability, the economy and abortion win three closely watched US Senate debates on Thursday The Guardian - US · Oct 9
Republicans Are Getting Grilled Over Trump's Tariffs From Maine to Michigan, voters are fed up with tariffs and trade wars. Reason · Oct 8
We Got This Covered · Oct 6 El-Sayed challenges Trump to come to Michigan to tell voters why they should ‘imagine you on the ballot’: ‘Your candidate can’t speak for himself’ "I dare you to come."
The Economic Times · Oct 6 Michigan is a battleground in 2026: An open Senate seat after Sen. Gary Peters' retirement has both parties fighting for it all in US midterm elections Michigan's open Senate seat becomes highly contested with Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers. El-Sayed focuses on healthcare reform, advocating for Medicare for All and reducing medical debt. Conversely, Rogers emphasizes restoring manufacturing jobs and better managing costs for essential goods. Analysts highlight the race as a reflection of…
The Independent UK · Oct 5 The one GOP incumbent who’s poised to defy the odds in midterms bloodbath ELECTIONS 2026: Susan Collins might be the one Republican who survives a GOP electoral bloodbath, Eric Garcia writes, defying the old saw, 'As goes Maine, so goes the nation'
The Guardian - US · Oct 5 Obama to appear at Abdul El-Sayed rally in critical Michigan Senate race Former president to visit 10 days before election day as victory for progressive challenger could tip Senate balance
The Guardian - US · Oct 5 Vance wants voters to ‘give us another chance’. But he is cornered The vice-president’s recent remarks seek to maintain a posture of strength while they inadvertently expose political realities
International Business Times UK · Sep 25 Trump Critics in GOP Face 'Dirty Diaper' Jibe as Midterm Tensions Rise Over Iran War Donald Trump Iran war tensions are creating pressure inside the Republican Party as candidates address fuel prices and midterm election concerns.
Roll Call · Sep 24 At the Races: Pivot time for Republicans Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire, Daniela Altimari and Niels Lesniewski With 40 days to go before Election Day, some Republicans are…
The Economic Times · Sep 23 Kamala Harris backs Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan: Why her call for Democratic unity matters ahead of the 2026 midterms Kamala Harris visited Michigan to rally support for Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, emphasizing the necessity of Democratic unity. She stressed the critical role of voter participation to diminish Donald Trump’s impact. El-Sayed must enhance his appeal to diverse communities, particularly Black and Jewish voters. Harris's goal is to strengthen ties…
The Economic Times · Sep 23 9 Senate races that could decide the 2026 midterm elections as Republicans fight to hold their majority and Democrats target key battleground seats The 2026 Senate race is narrowing around a handful of states where one seat could change the balance in Washington. Republicans hold 53 seats, while Democrats need four net gains for control. From Alaska's unusual ballot to Ohio's comeback fight, these contests offer the clearest look at where the Senate…
The Economic Times · Sep 23 Republicans dump cash into red states as they try to hold the line against Democrats in the midterms Republicans are entering the final stretch of the US midterms on the defensive, pouring money into traditionally red states as voter anger over living costs, fuel prices and the Iran war weighs on the party. Some GOP candidates are distancing themselves from Trump on immigration and foreign policy, while Democrats…
The Economic Times · Sep 23 Kamala Harris says midterms could be a 'stopgap' on Trump's turbulent 2nd presidency Kamala Harris appealed to Michigan voters to support Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in the upcoming midterm elections. During her visit, Harris emphasized the importance of voter turnout and unity among Democrats. El-Sayed, who faces Republican Mike Rogers, aims to consolidate support from diverse voter demographics in his campaign. They discussed critical…