Pro-Palestinian activist Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic primary for Senate

Abdul El-Sayed, a prominent critic of Israeli government policies, has won the Michigan Democratic primary and will be the party’s official candidate in the state’s Senate race. The victory was confirmed on Wednesday, securing his position as the Democratic nominee ahead of November’s general election. El-Sayed, a physician and political activist, will face Republican Mike Rogers, who has backing from former President Donald Trump, in what is expected to be a closely watched contest. Michigan’s Senate seat has become a focal point in national politics, with the state considered a key battleground in next year’s elections. El-Sayed’s victory in the primary reflects the growing influence of progressive voices within the Democratic Party on Middle Eastern policy. His campaign has emphasised Palestinian rights and has been critical of US military aid to Israel, positions that resonated with Democratic primary voters in a state with a significant Arab-American population.

Source: Walla News — Original article in Hebrew.