Jewish Opposition to Abdul El-Sayed May Not Matter in Michigan Race
Summary
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed said he does not consider Israel an ally of the United States, which has drawn criticism, especially from Jewish voters. Michigan has more Muslim registered voters than Jewish voters, and El-Sayed’s campaign may be relying on Muslim voter support to offset losses among Jewish voters in a close election.Key Facts
- Abdul El-Sayed said Israel is not an ally because it uses U.S. money to involve the country in unwanted wars.
- El-Sayed described Israel’s war in Gaza as a “genocide” and has faced attacks from Republican Mike Rogers accusing him of antisemitism.
- The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) and related groups spent about $30 million trying to oppose El-Sayed before the Democratic primary.
- Michigan has about 200,000 registered Muslim voters, nearly double the number of Jewish voters, which is around 105,000 to 130,000.
- Muslim voters in Michigan have shown lower voting turnout compared to Jewish voters, who participate at higher rates.
- In 2024, many Michigan Muslim voters supported Green Party candidate Jill Stein or President Donald Trump, while fewer supported Democratic candidates.
- Michigan has a large Arab American population, many of whom are Muslim or Christian, contributing to the diversity of Muslim voters.
- The election outcome could depend on whether El-Sayed can mobilize enough Muslim voters to compensate for possible Jewish voter losses.
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