Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic primary for Senate, NBC projects
Progressive advocate overcomes over $60m in spending to defeat pro-Israel Congresswoman Haley Stevens.
Michigan's Democratic Senate primary has divided its Jewish population as they vote between US Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive opponent Abdul El-Sayed. Stevens, who supports Israel, has faced accusations of antisemitism from El-Sayed's supporters due to his use of the term "genocide" in reference to Israel's actions in Gaza. However, some Jewish voters remain loyal to El-Sayed and have formed the group "Jews for Abdul" to support his campaign.
El-Sayed and his supporters argue that his rhetoric and associations are rooted in a desire for justice, equality, and freedom. Meanwhile, Stevens' supporters, like Zach Nessel, have concerns over El-Sayed's rhetoric and associations with antisemitic individuals.
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