Barack Obama to Campaign with Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit

Former President Barack Obama will campaign with Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit on Saturday, October 24, as announced by El-Sayed on Monday. El-Sayed stated on X, "It is my honor and privilege to announce that President @BarackObama is joining us on the trail in Detroit. Get. Ready." The rally will also include Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jocelyn Benson and will coincide with the first day of Michigan’s mandatory early in-person voting period. El-Sayed is competing against Republican Mike Rogers for the open Senate seat previously held by retiring Democratic Senator Gary Peters, with polling indicating a close race. Detroit is a significant area for El-Sayed, who lost Wayne County in the Democratic primary to Rep. Haley Stevens, despite winning statewide. Former Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned with El-Sayed in Detroit last month. Obama has increased his involvement in the midterms, having taped two dozen ads for Democratic candidates last week and planning more campaign stops as the election approaches, according to the Associated Press.