US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has donated $1m to Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, citing the need to counter attacks on his faith and heritage. The transfer highlights a progressive push to win over disaffected voters ahead of the November midterm elections.
01Summary
- 01Ocasio-Cortez transferred $1m from her own campaign to the Abdul for Michigan Victory Fund, confirmed on 16 October 2026.
- 02El-Sayed leads Republican Mike Rogers by 2.6 percentage points in the Michigan Senate race, according to Real Clear Politics.
- 03The Michigan Senate race has exceeded $268m in total spending as of 15 October, making it one of the most expensive in state history.
- 04El-Sayed raised $30.6m from July to September, while Rogers raised $9.6m but had $6.5m cash on hand versus El-Sayed's $3.8m.
- 05Progressive House Representative Ayanna Pressley called on the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee to invest equitably in diverse candidates.
02Why it matters
This donation underscores the role of high-profile progressives in shaping a key Senate race that may determine control of the chamber for the remainder of Donald Trump's term.
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