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Jewish leaders urge support for Mike Rogers over El-Sayed

8/21/2026

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Jeremy Moss – No Endorsement

Democratic candidates Jeremy Moss and Abdul El-Sayed are on the ballot for federal office in Michigan’s November 2026 elections.
El-Sayed’s criticism of Israel has alarmed Michigan’s Jewish voters, prompting calls for targeted outreach.
Jeremy Moss says he will not endorse Abdul El-Sayed despite agreeing on ICE abolition.
Michigan’s first openly gay state senator is Jeremy Moss.
Abdul El-Sayed told CNN Israel support is motivated by contributions, remarks labeled antisemitic tropes.

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Rogers Leads

Democratic candidates Jeremy Moss and Abdul El-Sayed are on Michigan’s November 2026 federal election ballot.
Jewish community leaders circulated a letter urging Jewish Democrats to support Republican Mike Rogers, warning El-Sayed could empower far-left anti-Jewish forces.
An AARP poll of 877 likely voters showed Rogers leading El-Sayed 52%-43% among voters 50+.
Rogers posted video of West Bloomfield voter wearing Star of David, who crossed party lines.

History

Historical Context

In 1992 Democrat Bill Clinton beat incumbent Republican George H. W. Bush, securing 370 electoral votes and flipping Midwest and Northeast swing states, ending 12 years of Republican White House rule. The victory created a brief Democratic trifecta and demonstrated how focused outreach to blocs such as Jewish voters could tip tight races, a lesson parties reference in contests like the 2026 Michigan Senate election.

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Jeremy Moss – No Endorsement

Democratic candidates Jeremy Moss and Abdul El-Sayed are on the ballot for federal office in Michigan’s November 2026 elections.
El-Sayed’s criticism of Israel has alarmed Michigan’s Jewish voters, prompting calls for targeted outreach.
Jeremy Moss says he will not endorse Abdul El-Sayed despite agreeing on ICE abolition.
Michigan’s first openly gay state senator is Jeremy Moss.
Abdul El-Sayed told CNN Israel support is motivated by contributions, remarks labeled antisemitic tropes.

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