Progressive Democrat who backed Uncommitted Movement jumps into Michigan Senate race

Published April 17, 2025 10:36am ET



Former Detroit Health Director Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive Democrat, launched his campaign to replace retiring Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI). 

El-Sayed announced his Senate bid on Thursday, taking a populist-style approach to appeal to workers and promising to further progressive goals such as universal healthcare and “fighting” the Trump administration.

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