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 key moment for progressive goals. Spending by progressive groups rose fast to help his campaign 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 chewed over the age gap in the U.S. Senate. Some said El-Sayed’s youth cut through against older senators.