Obama to rally for El-Sayed in Michigan
Former President Obama is set to rally later this month in Michigan for Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed, who’s in a must-win battleground race against Republican Mike Rogers. “It is my honor and privilege to announce that President @BarackObama is joining us on the trail in Detroit on Saturday, October 24,” El-Sayed announced on the social...
Former President Barack Obama will campaign in Detroit with Michigan Democrats on October 24, providing a significant boost for the party ahead of the state's early voting period. Obama will join Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed and gubernatorial nominee Jocelyn Benson, among other candidates, as the state party announced the event.
El-Sayed is running against Republican former Rep. Mike Rogers to succeed retiring Democratic Sen. Gary Peters, while Benson faces Republican Rep. John James in the open governor's race. Despite his limited appearances on the trail this year, Obama remains a highly popular figure within the party, both nationally and among grassroots supporters.
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