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Abdul El-Sayed Just Won Michigan—Here’s What He Actually Believes
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August 7, 2026
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5:48Now PlayingAbdul El-Sayed has won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Michigan, setting up a major November showdown with Republican Mike Rogers.
In this reaction, Rafi Harel looks at El-Sayed’s progressive political platform and some of the controversies surrounding his campaign, including his support for abolishing ICE, his criticism of U.S. military aid to Israel, his appearances with Hasan Piker, and the growing influence of the progressive wing of the Democratic Party.
El-Sayed narrowly defeated Rep. Haley Stevens despite more than $60 million in outside spending against him, making his victory one of the biggest progressive upsets of the 2026 election cycle. He would also become the first Muslim U.S. senator if elected in November.
The video discusses immigration, ICE, Israel and Gaza, Michigan politics, the Democratic Party, Dearborn, progressive politics and what an El-Sayed victory in November could mean for the balance of power in the U.S. Senate.
Do El-Sayed’s positions represent the future of the Democratic Party—or will they hurt him in the general election?
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