Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) will campaign in Michigan on July 18 and 19 for Abdul el Sayed, a Democratic candidate in the Senate primary. They will participate in a tour titled "The People vs. The Powerful." El Sayed, a former health director of Wayne County, is running against Representative Haley Stevens (D-MI) for the nomination to replace retiring Senator Gary Peters (D-MI).
Recent polling by Tavern Research from July 6 to 7 indicates a close race, with Stevens receiving 42% support and el Sayed at 41%. The poll also noted a decrease in undecided voters following the withdrawal of state Senator Mallory McMorrow from the race.
In a debate on July 7, el Sayed and Stevens discussed various topics, including their positions on Israel and their financial backers. Sanders has previously campaigned with el Sayed at a rally in Detroit on May 3, while Ocasio-Cortez endorsed him on July 2. The Michigan Democratic Senate primary is scheduled for August 4, where the winner will face former Representative Mike Rogers, who is unopposed in the Republican primary.