In the lead-up to the Michigan Senate election, Democratic nominee Abdul el Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens are clashing over an advertisement that criticizes U.S. aid to Israel. Stevens has called for el Sayed to apologize for his comments linking Israel to Michigan's economic challenges. El Sayed responded by accusing Stevens of dwelling on their past primary contest and urged a focus on defeating Republican candidate Mike Rogers. Polling indicates a tight race, with el Sayed slightly ahead.
Key facts
- Abdul el Sayed is the Democratic Senate nominee for Michigan.
- Rep. Haley Stevens is his former primary opponent.
- The dispute involves an advertisement by Rebellion PAC criticizing U.S. aid to Israel.
- Current polling shows el Sayed leading Rogers by 1 point.
- Stevens's fiancé plans to vote for Rogers.
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