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Poll shows Abdul El-Sayed loses Black support in Michigan

8/22/2026

Summary

Story summary

Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed is losing Black voter support in Michigan.
A Fox News poll shows 75% of Black voters back El-Sayed, 18 points lower than Biden’s 2020 share.
In counties with >=15% Black residents, Rep. Haley Stevens outperformed El-Sayed by an average eight points.
RNC spokesman Hunter Lovell warned that socialist-aligned candidates like El-Sayed alienate Black and Brown voters.

History

Historical Context

In November 2008 Barack Obama became the first African-American president-elect, winning overwhelming Black support and reshaping the Democratic coalition. That election occurred amid the global financial crisis, when President George W. Bush signed the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act creating a $700 billion Treasury fund. Today, Democratic Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed’s strong Black backing in Michigan echoes that historic realignment while Republicans adjust strategy.

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Story summary

Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed is losing Black voter support in Michigan.
A Fox News poll shows 75% of Black voters back El-Sayed, 18 points lower than Biden’s 2020 share.
In counties with >=15% Black residents, Rep. Haley Stevens outperformed El-Sayed by an average eight points.
RNC spokesman Hunter Lovell warned that socialist-aligned candidates like El-Sayed alienate Black and Brown voters.

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