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Kamala Harris to campaign with el Sayed as Democrats look to unify voters

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Carter, C. (2026, September 17). Kamala Harris to campaign with el Sayed as Democrats look to unify voters. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/congressional/4730836/kamala-harris-campaign-el-sayed-michigan-senate/

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Kamala Harris will visit Michigan to campaign alongside Abdul el Sayed, a Democratic Senate candidate, focusing on black maternal health and voter turnout. This marks the first time they are campaigning together since Harris's endorsement of el Sayed after his primary victory over Rep. Haley Stevens, who had strong backing from some black voters but lost support due to disagreements with el Sayed’s positions. The visit aims to unify Democratic factions ahead of November’s election against Republican nominee Mike Rogers, and it provides both Harris and potential rival Pete Buttigieg a chance to boost their national profiles for the 2028 presidential race.

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Kamala Harris, the former Vice President, plans to campaign with Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Michigan, on Tuesday. This visit aims to unify voters ahead of key midterm elections that will help determine control of the Senate. The pair will discuss Black maternal health and voter registration at a roundtable event. Harris's endorsement and support are crucial as El-Sayed faces Republican candidate Mike Rogers in a competitive race. This campaign is significant because Michigan was one of seven battleground states Harris lost to Donald Trump two years ago, and it now plays a pivotal role in upcoming presidential primaries.

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Democrat Democratic Michigan Senate el Sayed

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Harris PERSON · 6× el Sayed PERSON · 6× Democratic NORP · 5× Democrat NORP · 2× Michigan GPE · 2× Stevens PERSON · 2× el Sayed’s PERSON · 2× Abdul el Sayed PERSON · 1× Kamala Harris PERSON · 1× Senate ORG · 1×

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Having the former vice president stump for him marks el Sayed’s latest move in unifying Democratic voters who were divided between the progressive candidate and his primary competitor, Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI), who was a more centrist Democrat and had strong support from black voters.

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🔮 Former Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Michigan next to appear with Democratic Senate candidate Abdul el Sayed as he looks to rally a splintering Democratic Party.

2026-09-17 · Washington Examiner

Kamala Harris to campaign with el Sayed as Democrats look to unify voters · assertive framing

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Former Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Michigan next to appear with Democratic Senate candidate Abdul el Sayed as he looks to rally a splintering Democratic Party. asserted

he → travel → Party

Harris was quick to endorse el Sayed following the primary election, and the two have engaged several times since. asserted

two → endorse → election

But Harris heading out to the Great Lakes State marks the first time the pair will campaign together. asserted

pair → head → time

The two Democrats are scheduled to attend a symposium on the health of black mothers, according to el Sayed’s campaign spokeswoman Roxie Richner. uncertain

Democrats → schedule → spokeswoman

Additionally, Harris will encourage voter registration and turnout, something that has become her role in the midterm elections. asserted

that → encourage → elections

“Abdul is thrilled to welcome Vice President Harris to Michigan for a conversation about improving Black maternal health and bringing down healthcare costs,” Richner said. asserted

Richner → thrill → costs

who → have → voters

Stevens later endorsed el Sayed after the bitter primary, marked by fighting over support for Israel and corporate spending. asserted

Stevens → endorse → Israel

On Wednesday, el Sayed traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with Democratic senators who later voiced optimism about the progressive Democrat’s chances against Republican nominee Mike Rogers in November. asserted

who → travel → November

Following the meeting, Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) said they had a “great conversation” with el Sayed, and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee chairwoman, revealed she and her colleagues strongly support his campaign. asserted

she → follow → campaign

Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) was also swooned by el Sayed despite previously endorsing Stevens, saying, “He is running a really good race.” asserted

He → swoon → race

Harris is the latest potential Democratic presidential candidate for 2028 to stump for el Sayed, with former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg rallying for the candidate in August. asserted

Buttigieg → stump → August

Campaigning for el Sayed is advantageous for both Harris and Buttigieg, two rumored 2028 Democratic White House hopefuls, to beef up their national name recognition. asserted

Harris → campaign → recognition