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Van Hollen Endorses Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Primary

8/24/2026

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Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) endorsed progressive Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Democratic Senate primary.
Van Hollen said Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) supporters belong in the Democratic Party but he is not seeking endorsement.
He argued the DSA debate is a Republican effort to suppress Democratic turnout.
Van Hollen said he is “kicking the tires” on a 2028 presidential run after visits to New Hampshire and Iowa.

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Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) endorsed progressive Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Democratic Senate primary.
Van Hollen said Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) supporters belong in the Democratic Party but he is not seeking endorsement.
He argued the DSA debate is a Republican effort to suppress Democratic turnout.
Van Hollen said he is “kicking the tires” on a 2028 presidential run after visits to New Hampshire and Iowa.