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Van Hollen Backs El-Sayed; Schumer Supports Stevens with $8M AIPAC

6/25/2026

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Senator Chris Van Hollen endorsed Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's Senate primary as early voting began on Aug. 4, breaking with Democratic leadership to challenge concentrated economic and political power.
El-Sayed runs on Medicare for All, an end to U.S. weapons transfers to Israel, and has United Auto Workers’ endorsement.
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer backs Rep. Haley Stevens, who has received nearly $8 million this month from an AIPAC-linked super PAC.

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Senator Chris Van Hollen endorsed Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's Senate primary as early voting began on Aug. 4, breaking with Democratic leadership to challenge concentrated economic and political power.
El-Sayed runs on Medicare for All, an end to U.S. weapons transfers to Israel, and has United Auto Workers’ endorsement.
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer backs Rep. Haley Stevens, who has received nearly $8 million this month from an AIPAC-linked super PAC.