The three Senate candidates competing in Michigan for the Democratic nomination are making different pitches about how to address rising costs. Their success or failure will help determine the party’s fortunes in the November midterms, when control of Congress is at stake.
Abdul El-Sayed
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In Michigan Senate race, Dems battle for bucks as Mike Rogers builds war chest
Six months from the primary and with no clear frontrunner for the Democratic nomination, fundraising remains tight in Michigan’s closely-watched US Senate race.
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Michigan’s ‘toss up’ US Senate race draws donors from other states
Out-of-state donors are pouring money into Michigan’s US Senate race, where Haley Stevens narrowly outraised Democratic primary opponents in the third quarter, but Republican Mike Rogers built the largest war chest.
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Abdul El-Sayed on US Senate run: ‘If you want a fighter, I’ve got receipts’
Abdul El-Sayed, a former health official and 2018 Democratic gubernatorial candidate, jumps into Michigan’s open US Senate seat race.
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Roaring rallies, modest polling. Can Abdul El-Sayed upend Democratic politics?
Venues packed with supporters, high-profile endorsements and a donation from Ben Affleck. What the candidate’s national popularity may, or may not, mean for Michigan’s Democratic primary.
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Truth Squad: Gretchen Whitmer says El-Sayed takes money from corporate execs
Michigan Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gretchen Whitmer turned the tables on opponent Abdul El-Sayed during the candidates’ last debate. Was her claim valid?
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Truth Squad: Abdul El-Sayed says rival Gretchen Whitmer opens door to ‘dark money’
Group buying ads featuring Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gretchen Whitmer accepted money from organizations that don’t have to disclose their donors, campaign finance experts say.
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IDs for undocumented workers? And other surprises from Michigan Democrats
Five surprises from Democratic governor candidates. One wants more services for undocumented workers. Another would prepare for a recession with construction jobs. A third can’t say when it’s raining.
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Abdul El-Sayed: Expand health care, access to education in Michigan
The Democratic doctor slams Gov. Rick Snyder, vows to shut down Line 5 and institute single-payer healthcare system.
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Michigan Democrats running for governor strike similar policy goals
With the exception of healthcare, there were no major disagreements at first official Democratic governor’s debate in 2018