NYT
Can a Progressive Win in a Purple State? Abdul El-Sayed Wants to Find Out.
Monday, July 27, 2026
Abdul El-Sayed is running in Michigan's August 4 Democratic primary for governor. The race is being watched as a contest between progressive and moderate candidates within the Democratic Party ahead of the 2028 presidential primary.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/27/us/politics/el-sayed-michigan-senate.html