The Detroit Free Press, the largest newspaper in Michigan, has declared its support for Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic candidate in the state’s Senate race. The endorsement over Republican contender Mike Rogers was published online by the newspaper on Sunday. The editorial explicitly calls for voters in Michigan to elect Abdul El-Sayed to the U.S. Senate on November 3.
Efforts were made by Newsweek to contact both El-Sayed and Rogers’ campaigns via email and online contact forms on Monday, outside of regular business hours, for their comments on this endorsement.
Michigan is identified as a critical battleground in the midterm elections where the Democratic party aims to gain control of the Senate. The vacancy left by Democratic Senator Gary Peters presents a pivotal moment in the electoral strategy of the Democrats.
The newspaper has a history of supporting Democratic candidates in previous Michigan U.S. Senate elections. The editorial paints a picture of the current Senate race as one influenced by extremist views, warning voters against a candidate who, if elected, might lead the nation in a troubling direction. The Detroit Free Press asserts that Abdul El-Sayed is not that candidate and should be trusted with representation in Washington.
This story is ongoing and further updates will be provided as they become available.
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