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Detroit’s Abdul El-Sayed Attacks Rivals Over Corporate Cash in Fiery Michigan Senate Debate
Detroit-area Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed attacked rivals Haley Stevens and Mallory McMorrow over corporate campaign donations during Michigan's first televised Democratic Senate debate at Mackinac.
May 29, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - elections
Mallory McMorrow Turns In Campaign Signatures for Michigan Senate Race as Democrats Face Competitive Primary Against Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed
Mallory McMorrow became the second Democrat to file for Michigan's Senate race after turning in 30,000 signatures Monday, joining Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed in a competitive primary against Republican frontrunner Mike Rogers.
April 14, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Michigan Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed Invites Controversial Streamer Hasan Piker to Campaign Rallies Amid Democratic Primary Backlash
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is inviting controversial streamer Hasan Piker to campaign rallies at Michigan State University and the University of Michigan, sparking immediate backlash from Democratic rivals and Jewish leaders over Piker's history of antisemitic rhetoric just weeks after a synagogue attack in West Bloomfield.
April 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - elections
Michigan Senate Primary Tests Limits of Democratic Coalition as Controversial Streamer Hasan Piker Joins Abdul El-Sayed's Campaign Trail
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed faces backlash from primary rivals and GOP contender for teaming up with controversial progressive streamer Hasan Piker during campus rallies focused on U.S. support for Israel.
April 8, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - elections
Pontiac Voters Watch as Michigan Senate Primary Polls Shift: El-Sayed Leads, Stevens Trails After Mackinac Debate
New polling data shows Abdul El-Sayed leading Haley Stevens and Mallory McMorrow in the Michigan Democratic Senate primary. The shift follows a Mackinac Island debate that changed the narrative for Pontiac voters in the 11th District.
June 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - elections
Dearborn at Center of Michigan Senate Primary as El-Sayed Faces Scrutiny Over Israel Comments and Leaked Remarks
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed faces scrutiny over his refusal to affirm Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state and a leaked recording in which he referenced Dearborn voters' reaction to Middle East conflict.
May 29, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - elections
Leaked Audio Shows Michigan Senate Hopeful Abdul El-Sayed Avoided Comment on Khamenei Death Due to Dearborn Voters
Leaked audio reveals Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed avoided commenting on the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, citing concern that many voters in Dearborn would be sad about the death. The recording shows campaign strategizing on how to deflect questions to Donald Trump's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein rather than addressing the killing directly.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - elections
New Emerson College Poll Shows El-Sayed and McMorrow Tied in Michigan Senate Race
New Emerson College poll shows Abdul El-Sayed and Mallory McMorrow tied at 24 percent each in Michigan Democratic Senate primary, with generational divides and close Republican governor race.
April 16, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - elections
Michigan Senate Primary Heats Up as El-Sayed Rallies With Controversial Streamer Hasan Piker
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed draws fire from fellow candidates and community leaders after scheduling campaign appearances with controversial streamer Hasan Piker, who is accused of making antisemitic remarks. The decision marks a flashpoint in the competitive primary as Democrats seek to regain power in the midterm elections.
April 8, 2026·Michigan Capitol·6 sources - elections
Leaked Audio Sparks Firestorm Over Michigan Senate Candidate El-Sayed's Campaign Strategy on Iran, Israel
Leaked audio shows Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed telling his team he should avoid commenting on Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei's death because "there are a lot of people in Dearborn who are sad"
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - elections
Mallory McMorrow Claims Grassroots Victory in Michigan Senate Race Despite Polling Questions
Democratic state Sen. Mallory McMorrow announced she raised more than $3 million in Q1 2026, claiming grassroots momentum in the Michigan Senate race despite polls showing close competition with Rep. Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed.
April 8, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - elections
Michigan Senate Race Heats Up as Democrats Divide Over Alliance with Influencer Hasan Piker
Michigan Democrats face an emerging rift over progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed's alliance with political streamer Hasan Piker as the state Senate race approaches the August 4 primary in a critical battleground state.
April 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - elections
Michigan Democrats Divided Over Senate Candidate's Alliance with Controversial Streamer Hasan Piker
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed faces backlash for planning rallies with controversial streamer Hasan Piker, sparking debate over antisemitism and the Middle East conflict in a state where the Arab American population is among the largest in the nation.
April 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - elections
Michigan Senate Race Heated by Middle East Conflict and Controversial Influencer Alliance
Michigan Senate race features heated debate over Hasan Piker's alliance with progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed, creating rift between progressive and establishment Democrats amid Middle East conflict and Israel policy concerns.
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - elections
Mallory McMorrow Overtakes Rivals in Michigan Senate Fundraising as Rogers Builds War Chest
State Sen. Mallory McMorrow has pulled ahead of Democratic rivals Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens in Michigan Senate fundraising, while Republican Mike Rogers maintains the largest war chest in the competitive race.
April 19, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Pontiac Voters on the Line as Michigan Senate Candidates Clash Over Clean Energy and Rising Bills
Michigan Senate candidates clash over clean energy policy as rising gas and utility prices hit Pontiac households. Democrats blame federal rollbacks while Republicans defend fossil fuel focus.
June 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - elections
Ann Arbor Backs McMorrow as Michigan Senate Democrats Clash Over Corporate Cash at Mackinac Debate
Ann Arbor's Northside Indivisible Chapter endorsed Sen. Mallory McMorrow as Michigan's Democratic Senate candidates clashed over corporate donations, AIPAC funding, and health care at a fiery Mackinac debate.
June 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - elections
Whitmer Backtracks on 2028 Presidential Run During Mackinac Conference Appearance
Gretchen Whitmer reversed her statement that she would not run for president in 2028, saying she has "nothing to announce" during the Mackinac Policy Conference.
May 29, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Mallory McMorrow Calls for Five Debates in Tight Michigan Senate Primary Amid Waffling Accusations
Democratic Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow wants five televised debates in tight primary as rivals question her consistency on corporate donations, data centers, and other key issues
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - elections
Mallory McMorrow's Waffling Positions on Corporate Money, Data Centers and Israel Spark Scrutiny in Michigan Senate Race
Democratic Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow faces scrutiny over changing positions on corporate PAC donations, data centers, and Israel's war in Gaza as opponents question her consistency in the August primary race.
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Dearborn Bans Helicopters and Manned Drones From Annual Ashura Procession
Dearborn city council banned helicopters and manned drones from the annual Ashura procession after residents complained about noise and a 2024 helicopter flyover. The rule takes effect for the June 28 march.
June 21, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - community
Dearborn Opens 100-Foot Memorial Listing 18,457 Children Killed in Gaza
A 100-foot mural listing 18,457 Palestinian children killed in Gaza opened in Dearborn's PEACE Park East. The bilingual memorial, created by artist Phil Buehler, will remain on display through July 31.
June 19, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources