El-Sayed lost Jewish support over Israel, antisemitism, but got over 50% of Jewish votes - report

Newly elected Michigan Democratic Senator Abdul El-Sayed secured over 50% of the Jewish vote, despite facing criticism over his stance on Israel and concerns about rising antisemitism. In areas with larger Jewish populations, like Huntington Woods and West Bloomfield, El-Sayed trailed behind other Democratic candidates, notably falling further behind in West Bloomfield, a suburb of Detroit where around 67% of residents are Jewish.

El-Sayed initially apologized for remarks he made following an attack on a synagogue in West Bloomfield in March, though he maintained his position on Israel. The senator expressed hope that he could earn the support of Jewish voters who had not backed him during the midterm elections, emphasizing his commitment to shared values like union rights, healthcare, and religious pluralism.