Abdul El-Sayed won support from progressive leaders for Michigan’s 2026 Senate race. Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez road out for him. They called it a pivotal test for progressive goals. Funding from progressive PACs rose fast to help his bid beat foes. At the same time, a major pro-Israel lobby group poured record cash into Michigan to test its pull in Senate fights. Michigan voters also debated the age gap in the U.S. Senate. Some said El-Sayed’s younger age stood out against older senators.