At the Races: Red-y, set, vote - Roll Call At the Races: Red-y, set, vote - At The Races Roll Call · 6h ago
Abdul El-Sayed Is a Socialist in All but Name The Michigan Senate candidate once dissed Obama as "fairly centrist, middle-of-the-road." Reason · 6h ago
Haley Stevens' Jewish Democrat Fiancé Backs Mike Rogers, Deepening a Donor Revolt Against Abdul El-Sayed Jason Turkish, fiancé of Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens, says he will vote for Republican Mike Rogers, citing concerns about Abdul El-Sayed's rhetoric on Israel and Jewish safety. International Business Times UK · 8h ago
Trump again calls for prosecution of Mary Peltola as turmoil grows over Alaska campaign investigation – live ‘This is voter fraud at the highest level,’ president tells rally crowd in South Carolina; Alaska governor orders inquiry into Peltola campaign amid Republican outcry The Guardian - US · 10h ago
Trump hits campaign trail in Mississippi as Republicans face surprise challenges in states they expected to win easily US President Donald Trump has stepped up campaigning ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, visiting Mississippi to support Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith as Democrats make gains in several competitive races. With voter concerns over inflation and the Iran war shaping the campaign, Republicans are working to retain control of… The Economic Times · Oct 27
Obama rallies rapturous Michigan crowd for El-Sayed: ‘He’ll finish the job we started’ Former president speaks to crowd of thousands in support of Abdul El-Sayed for US Senate and Democratic ticket The Guardian - US · Oct 24
Could America elect its first Muslim senator? Michigan's high-stakes race may make history Michigan's Senate race 2026 is drawing national attention as Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed seeks to become the first Muslim elected to the US Senate. The physician and former Detroit health official is running on healthcare, workers’ rights, higher taxes on billionaires and changes to immigration policy against Republican Mike Rogers… The Economic Times · Oct 21
Who is Ranjeev Puri? Indian-American eyes historic Michigan House Speaker post in US midterms Indian-origin Michigan lawmaker Ranjeev Puri is hoping to make history by becoming the first Indian-American to serve as Speaker of a state House in the United States. His prospects depend on whether Democrats can wrest control of the Michigan House of Representatives from Republicans in the November 3 elections. The Times of India · Oct 13
Ranjeev Puri eyes to be Michigan's first Indian-American House Speaker Indian-American lawmaker Ranjeev Puri is set to run for the position of Speaker in the Michigan House of Representatives. Known for being the first Sikh American elected in 2020, Puri faces off against Republican Allison Kay Fuller in the upcoming races on November 3. As Democrats aim to break the… The Economic Times · Oct 13
US midterm elections: Who is Abdul El-Sayed? The Egyptian-American Rhodes scholar and public health expert taking on Republicans in Michigan’s Senate race Abdul El-Sayed took an unusual route to American politics. Trained in medicine and public health, he spent years studying why people get sick and how public systems can improve their lives. Now, the 41-year-old Egyptian-American is running for the US Senate in Michigan after defeating establishment-backed Haley Stevens in the… The Economic Times · Oct 9
Obama to appear at Abdul El-Sayed rally in critical Michigan Senate race Former president to visit 10 days before election day as victory for progressive challenger could tip Senate balance The Guardian - US · Oct 5
Ossoff and El-Sayed: Two Senate races and what they say about the Democratic Party Senator Jon Ossoff, a Democratic favourite, is running for re-election in Georgia in the 2026 US midterms while Abdul El-Sayed is a Senate candidate in the battleground state of Michigan. The two Democrats have very different profiles and platforms, underscoring divergences within the party. They could also determine the party's… France 24 · Oct 4
New Social Security Bill Could Let Some Americans Claim Full Benefits at 60 Instead of 67 Representative Haley Stevens proposes a bill that would allow qualifying workers in physically demanding jobs to claim full Social Security benefits at age 60, subject to work-history requirements. International Business Times UK · Sep 26
Some workers could get full Social Security at 60 under new bill - here’s who may qualify and what you need to know Rep. Haley Stevens has introduced the Blue Collar Social Security Fairness Act to Congress this week. This bill allows eligible workers in physically demanding occupations to receive full benefits at the age of 60. Under current regulations, workers can claim full retirement benefits at 67 or begin collecting at 62… The Economic Times · Sep 25
The Independent UK · Sep 24 New Social Security bill would lower retirement age to 60 for some workers Workers in physically demanding jobs, such as construction and nursing, would be eligible for full retirement benefits by 60 under the bill
The Economic Times · Sep 24 US Social Security bill: Lawmaker wants full retirement benefits at 60 for workers in physically demanding roles Representative Haley Stevens introduced a bill to allow workers in physically demanding jobs to retire at 60. Currently, the full retirement age is 67, which poses challenges for laborers. The bill aims to provide Social Security benefits earlier for those in occupations like construction and nursing. It offers a weighted…
The Economic Times · Sep 23 Kamala Harris backs Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan: Why her call for Democratic unity matters ahead of the 2026 midterms Kamala Harris visited Michigan to rally support for Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, emphasizing the necessity of Democratic unity. She stressed the critical role of voter participation to diminish Donald Trump’s impact. El-Sayed must enhance his appeal to diverse communities, particularly Black and Jewish voters. Harris's goal is to strengthen ties…
The Guardian - US · Sep 22 Kamala Harris returns to Michigan to campaign for Abdul El-Sayed for Senate Former VP, who lost state to Trump in 2024 elections, is lending her popularity to unite fractured party
The Guardian - US · Sep 22 In Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed’s candidacy has split the Jewish community The Democratic Senate nominee’s views on Israel and comments after a synagogue attack prompted a public debate among Jewish voters
The Economic Times · Sep 12 From resistance heroes to political casualties: What happened to the 2018 Democrats Many Democrats elected in 2018 have since lost their House seats. These lawmakers faced challenges as political priorities shifted significantly. Some were defeated by Republicans reclaiming seats in changing districts. A few have advanced to higher offices or Senate positions. Only fourteen of the original forty-two remain in the House.
The Independent UK · Sep 3 Tucker Carlson joins in MAGA lovefest with Michigan’s Abdul El-Sayed and describes him as ‘literally Trumpian’ Conservative broadcaster praises progressive Democrat and says ‘there’s no one who should be farther from a position of power’ than his Republican rival Mike Rogers
The Guardian - US · Aug 24 Why does the New York Times keep calling the left ‘divisive’? The newspaper often uses the word to describe elections with progressive contenders, implying a previous whole destroyed by the left
The Guardian - US · Aug 20 We are finally witnessing the decline of corporate Democrats Americans are backing progressives not because they want socialism, but because they want candidates who will fight for the working class
The Conversation · Aug 12 Michigan progressive Abdul El-Sayed won a combative Democratic nomination for US Senate – he’ll face new attacks this fall Abdul El-Sayed won a hard fight in Michigan’s Democratic primary race for U.S. Senate against Rep. Haley Stevens. He eked out a win by 15,000 votes, or about 1% of the almost 1.5 million votes cast during the election on Aug. 4, 2026.
The Guardian - US · Aug 11 Minnesota progressive wins Senate primary over anti-ICE sentiments, as Wisconsin governor’s race remains close – as it happened This live blog is now closed.