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New York primary winner endorses candidate in Michigan Senate race
Brad Lander, who defeated an incumbent House Democrat in New York, endorsed Abdul el Sayed for the Democratic nomination in Michigan's Senate race. Lander cited shared policy positions on foreign policy and domestic priorities.
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Brad Lander, who won a primary against an incumbent House Democrat in New York, endorsed Abdul el Sayed for the Democratic nomination in Michigan's Senate race. Lander said in a statement that the two would be partners in Congress on foreign policy. He highlighted their shared skepticism of Israel and called for ending U.S. military aid to that country.
Campaign positions Lander said the rights and safety of Jewish and Muslim people are inextricably intertwined. He also said Congress needs to end the influence of billionaires and special interests to deliver for working people. El Sayed welcomed the endorsement and said Lander's win shows people are hungry for change. Both candidates have criticized Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
Primary details El Sayed is running against Rep.
Haley Stevens, a more centrist Democrat. Stevens trails el Sayed by roughly five points in current polling. The winner will face former Rep. Mike Rogers, a Republican, in the general election.
