El-Sayed vs Cruz: A Battle for Michigan | San Antonio News

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 5, 2026 · 1m

Senator Ted Cruz is unleashing a fiery critique of Abdul El-Sayed, the progressive Democrat who just won Michigan’s Senate primary, calling his victory part of a sinister “takeover” by communists and Islamists aiming to impose Sharia law. El-Sayed, who proudly identifies as a capitalist and lover of America, is pushing back with a message of reform and hope. Michigan voters clearly want bold change over business-as-usual, and El-Sayed embodies that desire—even as he heads into a razor-thin November race against former Rep. Mike Rogers. The stakes are high: Can insurgent candidates like…