Democratic Senator Tina Smith of Minnesota has thrown her support behind Abdul El-Sayed in his bid to become Michigan's next U.S. Senator. In a social media endorsement, Smith praised El-Sayed as a "fighter" who has the determination and drive to make a meaningful impact in the nation's capital. El-Sayed, a former Michigan gubernatorial candidate, is looking to capitalize on Smith's endorsement as he faces off against other contenders in the highly competitive Senate race. As Michigan voters head to the polls, El-Sayed's campaign is likely to gain momentum with the backing of a prominent Democrat like Smith.
Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) is backing Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate race, the Minnesota Democrat said Thursday. "Abdul is a fighter, and that's why I'm endorsing him to be the next United States Senator for Michigan," Smith wrote in a social media post on Thursday morning. Smith’s post also featured a video, where she...
