Abdul El-Sayed won support from progressive leaders for Michigan’s 2026 Senate race. Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez campaigned for him. They framed it a major flashpoint for progressive goals. Outlays from left-aligned outfits rose fast to help his bid beat foes. At the same time, a major pro-Israel lobby group set a new spending high in the state to test its pull in Senate fights. Michigan voters also chewed over the age gap in the U.S. Senate. Some said El-Sayed’s younger age set him apart against older senators.