- Republicans used the GOP convention to single out Michigan Democrat Abdul El‑Sayed — attacking his progressive views, ties to streamer Hasan Piker and his Muslim faith, even making unproven claims about ties to the “Muslim Brotherhood.”
- El‑Sayed campaigned in East Lansing and downtown Lansing to big student crowds, focusing on everyday economic issues (gas, housing, trade) and pushing ideas like universal healthcare and taking money out of politics.
- He still faces intra‑party divisions after a bruising primary but is leaning into his personal story (an ad featuring his grandparents); he would be the nation’s first Muslim senator.
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