Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) denounced concerns that Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul el Sayed holds extremist views, as he campaigned Sunday on behalf of Democrats in the Wolverine State.

Newsom, whose profile is rising as a likely 2028 presidential contender, traveled to the battleground state Saturday as he tours the country as a top surrogate for his party in the 2026 election. The governor campaigned with Michigan Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jocelyn Benson, along with Sarah Pounds and Alex Hawkings, who are hoping to flip swing seats in the state House.