Sen. Tina Smith endorses Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan U.S. Senate primary

Senator Tina Smith, a Democrat from Minnesota, has endorsed Abdul El-Sayed, a candidate in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat from Michigan. Smith described El-Sayed as 'a fighter' for working people. El-Sayed expressed appreciation for the endorsement, highlighting Smith's efforts in advocating for women's health and reproductive rights. He aims to continue her leadership in these areas. Other notable endorsements for El-Sayed include Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, as well as Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. El-Sayed is competing against U.S. Representative Haley Stevens in the Democratic primary scheduled for August 4. Senator Gary Peters, who is not seeking re-election, has endorsed Stevens, stating that she is ready to advocate for Michigan from day one. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is also supporting Stevens. Meanwhile, former Representative Mike Rogers, backed by former President Donald Trump, is running unopposed in the Republican primary for the Michigan Senate seat.