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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorses Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Democratic primary
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has endorsed former Wayne County health director Abdul El-Sayed in the competitive Michigan Democratic Senate primary, marking her first endorsement in a contested Senate primary this midterm cycle.
- Ocasio-Cortez praised El-Sayed for building a winning coalition focused on working-class issues, positioning him as the strongest candidate to retain the seat in November.
- El-Sayed faces Rep. Haley Stevens and state Sen. Mallory McMorrow in the August primary, with Stevens backed by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and several prominent senators, while McMorrow has endorsements from other leading Democrats.
- The Michigan Senate race is a critical battleground for Democrats aiming to maintain control of the Senate, with debates ongoing about whether progressive or moderate candidates have the best chance to win in the state Trump carried in 2024.
- El-Sayed framed Ocasio-Cortez’s endorsement as a validation of his progressive platform and leadership, signaling a potential boost in his campaign momentum ahead of the primary.
