Democrats Back El-Sayed for Senate | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 8, 2026 · 1m

Senate Democrats are rallying behind Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan as he eyes a historic upset against GOP incumbent Mike Rogers, despite internal party tensions from his divisive primary win. Key figures like Bernie Sanders and Patty Murray are backing his general election chances, even as some senators privately question his more radical policy positions—like defunding police or abolishing ICE. Still, El-Sayed’s medical background as an epidemiologist and former health director is being touted as a major asset for tackling healthcare costs and resonating with voters. His campaign has become a…