AOC endorses progressive Democrat in closely watched Michigan race for US Senate seat
Summary
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorsed Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive Democrat, in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary. El-Sayed leads his opponents in polls and aims to replace outgoing Senator Gary Peters in the November midterm elections.Key Facts
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez supports Abdul El-Sayed for the Democratic Senate nomination in Michigan.
- El-Sayed is a doctor and former public health director with a progressive platform.
- The race is to replace Gary Peters, a Democratic senator who is leaving office.
- El-Sayed is endorsed by Senator Bernie Sanders and leads in recent polls.
- His opponents include Haley Stevens, backed by Democratic leaders, and Mallory McMorrow, supported by Democrats like Elizabeth Warren.
- The winner will run against Republican Mike Rogers in the November general election.
- El-Sayed’s platform includes ending tax breaks for companies like Amazon and taxing billionaires.
- Ocasio-Cortez’s endorsement is her first in this Senate primary cycle.
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