A newly elected senator has formed a political action committee just weeks after securing his Senate seat, according to federal filings. The leadership PAC, separate from his campaign, signals plans to support other political allies and expand his influence in Washington. Such moves are common among fresh lawmakers seeking to build networks and fundraise for future candidates. The filing underscores his ambitions beyond his own election victory.
Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed (D-Mich.) has launched Habibi PAC, his own political action committee, just days after punching his ticket to the upper chamber, Federal Election Commission filings show. The leadership PAC, a committee not connected to his campaign and meant to raise money for his political allies, is the latest sign that El-Sayed aims to...
