El-Sayed Seeks Cautious Jewish Support in Senate Race

Democratic Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed apologized to Jewish Democrats for saying 'hurt people hurt people' in response to a March synagogue attack, saying he should have condemned the violence without broader context. He is racing to repair ties with Michigan’s Jewish community as he pivots from a progressive primary candidate to a general-election contender who can win over moderate voters. El-Sayed has faced ongoing scrutiny over his Israel stance and his association with streamer Hasan Piker, whom he has distanced from his campaign. He recently met with the Michigan Democratic Jewish Caucus and reiterated that his remarks were not intended to justify the attack and that he condemned the terrorist act. Despite efforts to win support from Jewish Democrats, top party figures remain cautious, and El-Sayed continues to navigate questions about his broader messaging and affiliations. He is running in a high-stakes race against Republican Mike Rogers, with analysts watching how his outreach and framing will influence the November outcome.