Privately, some leadership within the state's Democratic party is uncertain if El-Sayed can win, despite the candidate's own prediction of a 7 point victory margin. This tension follows reports that El-Sayed contacted streamer Hasan Piker to warn that Piker's rhetoric was causing a loss of voters. Despite these fractures, prediction markets currently place El-Sayed's probability of winning the Michigan Senate seat at 72%.
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Lansing Mayor Andy Schor Withholds Support for Michigan Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed
US Politics14 days ago
Concerns regarding the Democratic nominee's comments have pushed the city of Lansing's mayor to decline voting for the candidate in the upcoming Senate race. Mayor Andy Schor cited his Jewish heritage and discomfort with specific remarks from Abdul El-Sayed as reasons for the decision. Schor will also not cast a ballot for opponent Rogers, though he remains open to a conversation with El-Sayed that has not yet occurred.
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