Story perspectives

El-Sayed Urges Mail Voting in “Blue’s Clues” Video

8/14/2026

Summary

Story summary

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed (Democratic Senate candidate, Michigan) released a “Blue’s Clues” video urging mail-in voting from June 25, ballots postmarked by July 21.
Conservative users on X and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) called the ad cringe and infantilizing.
El-Sayed beat Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) in the August 5 primary after campaigning with streamer Hasan Piker.
El-Sayed, a self-described capitalist, has not condemned Piker’s “America deserved 9/11” comment and will face Republican Mike Rogers in November 2026.

1 of 1

Story summary

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed (Democratic Senate candidate, Michigan) released a “Blue’s Clues” video urging mail-in voting from June 25, ballots postmarked by July 21.
Conservative users on X and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) called the ad cringe and infantilizing.
El-Sayed beat Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) in the August 5 primary after campaigning with streamer Hasan Piker.
El-Sayed, a self-described capitalist, has not condemned Piker’s “America deserved 9/11” comment and will face Republican Mike Rogers in November 2026.