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Obama to Make Michigan Midterm Push With Abdul El-Sayed Campaign Event

Obama to Make Michigan Midterm Push With Abdul El-Sayed Campaign Event

Summary

President Barack Obama will campaign for Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan, at a rally in Detroit on October 24. The election is closely watched because it could influence which party controls the Senate.

Key Facts

  • Obama will join El-Sayed for a campaign event in Detroit less than two weeks before the midterm elections.
  • El-Sayed is the Democratic nominee running for an open Senate seat in Michigan.
  • Other Michigan Democrats like gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson will also attend the event.
  • El-Sayed narrowly defeated Haley Stevens in the Democratic primary.
  • Former Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned with El-Sayed recently on health issues.
  • Recent polls show a tight race between El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.
  • Polls vary but generally indicate El-Sayed has a small lead.
  • The Senate seat is important for control of the U.S. Senate.
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