US ex-VP Harris campaigns for leftist El-Sayed in key race for Michigan Senate seat

Former US Vice President Kamala Harris returned to the campaign trail in Michigan to support leftist Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. The visit aimed to help Democrats retain a crucial battleground seat as speculation continues about Harris' potential 2028 presidential run. El-Sayed, who would be the first Muslim in the Senate, faces Republican former Congressman Mike Rogers in a race for a seat vacated by a retiring Democrat.

A Republican victory could make it more difficult for Democrats to gain a Senate majority. Harris emphasized the importance of investing in health care during the roundtable discussion on Black maternal health, highlighting El-Sayed's personal commitment to maternal care after losing several family members at a young age. The visit also comes as El-Sayed seeks to unite Democrats following his victory in a primary against establishment-backed Representative Haley Stevens, while Harris faces scrutiny over her administration's support for Israel during the Gaza war.

The appearance is part of a broader effort to mobilize voters in Michigan, a state that plays a significant role in Democratic hopes for regaining control of the Senate in November.