A progressive congresswoman has contributed a major financial boost to a Democratic Senate candidate in Michigan, where a closely contested race is shaping up as a key battleground. The donation comes as the challenger faces off against a veteran Republican opponent in a high-stakes election. The congresswoman cited her support for the candidate’s policy priorities as the reason behind the six-figure contribution. The move underscores growing national interest in the state’s Senate race ahead of the upcoming election.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) made a $1 million donation to Abdul El-Sayed’s (D) Michigan Senate campaign, a campaign spokesperson confirmed to The Hill on Friday. El-Sayed is locked in a tight contest for Michigan’s U.S. Senate seat, facing off against former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.). Ocasio-Cortez said she made the donation because she did not...
