Michigan Politics & News
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opinion
Michigan Deserves Straight Answers From Abdul El-Sayed
In a free country, a man’s faith is his own. No American should have to pass a religious test to hold office. The Constitution forbids it, and decency forbids it too. But a candidate’s honesty belongs to the voters. So too does his judgment, and so too the company he keeps and the comparisons he… -
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Leftist Network of PACs, DSA, and Activist Groups Backed Candidates Like Abdul El-Sayed: Report
A leftist network involving the Democratic Socialists of America, Muslim nonprofits, and aligned PACs has promoted far-left Democrat candidates such as Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and Rep. Rashida Tlaib, according to a new report. “Following the events of October 7, 2023, an influential far-left political network rapidly mobilized by… -
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Frantic Week in Tight Michigan Senate and Gubernatorial Races as Election Day Closes In
Michigan is entering the critical and final stretch of the midterm campaign, with key races deciding which party controls the Senate and who will be running the state during the final two years of Donald Trump’s presidency. This week features a Fox News town hall, a second Senate debate, the start of early in-person voting,… -
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Abdul El-Sayed: A Muslim Brotherhood Puppet and a Grave National Security Threat
On NBC’s “Meet the Press” last Sunday, host Kristen Welker asked Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed if he would “set the record straight” on his alleged ties to the Muslim Brotherhood. “No,” El-Sayed quickly replied, before clarifying that neither he nor his family have any ties to the international Sunni Islamist network. El-Sayed is… -
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EXCLUSIVE: More Noncitizens Found on Michigan Voter Rolls Ahead of High-Stakes Election
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL – One of Michigan’s largest counties found additional noncitizens on its voter rolls with just weeks to go in one of the most competitive Senate races in the country. For the third quarter of 2026, Macomb County had 236 self-reported noncitizens who were summoned for jury duty. Of those who… -
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Congresswoman Calls for El-Sayed’s Disqualification if Tied to Muslim Brotherhood
Michigan Democrat Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed should be disqualified from holding office if he is tied to the Muslim Brotherhood, a designated foreign terrorist organization, a Republican congresswoman said. “Any congressional candidate with ties to the Muslim Brotherhood should be immediately disqualified,” Rep. Mary Miller, R-Ill., told the Daily Signal. “Public office is a public… -
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Documentary Claims Muslims Want America to Be Islamic State
Muslims in America want to transform the country into an Islamic state governed by Sharia law, according to Daily Signal contributor Steve Cortes’ latest documentary, “Muslims and Michigan: Opposites Don’t Attract.” In his 20-minute YouTube film, Cortes takes to the mosque-lined streets of Dearborn, Michigan to warn audiences about how Muslim politicians use their power… -
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Leading Hispanic Advocacy Group Backs Republicans in 4 Key States
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—The nation’s largest center-right Hispanic advocacy organization is backing several key Republicans running for major congressional and statewide offices in toss-up districts across the country in hopes that their efforts in Hispanic communities will mobilize Latino voters behind conservatives in the midterm elections. The LIBRE Initiative, which focuses on championing free… -
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El-Sayed Loses Local Party Support Ahead of Elections
Michigan Democrat Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed has lost key local support just weeks before the general election. A former staffer, a local first responders union, and an elected Democrat sheriff all said they cannot bring themselves to support the candidate, for reasons ranging from his personality to his political views. On Wednesday, citing public safety,… -
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CAIR Sued to Get El-Sayed’s Sister-in-Law Removed From Terror Watchlist
The Council on American-Islamic Relations filed two lawsuits with the federal court system during the administration of former President Barack Obama in an attempt to remove Michigan Democrat Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s sister-in-law from a terrorist watchlist, claiming it violated her Fifth Amendment rights. CAIR filed the lawsuit, along with another seeking damages, after Mariam… -
analysis
The Election Issue Few Pollsters Are Talking About
Dearborn, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit, was once known as the birthplace of Henry Ford and home of Ford Motor Co.’s headquarters. Today it proudly boasts the title “Arab Capital of America,” with the highest concentration of Arab Americans in the United States. In 2023, it officially became the country’s first majority-Arab city, with about… -
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Election Watchdog Says System Allowed 600 Duplicate Absentee Ballots in Michigan
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—An election watchdog in Michigan says it identified more than 600 cases of absentee ballots that were sent to the same voters at least twice ahead of the November election. Check My Vote shared the information with the Daily Signal from a statewide analysis, finding 668 ballots sent twice to people… -
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Islamophobia Is El-Sayed’s Deflection, Christian Convert Says
Abdu Murray, a Michigan resident who converted to Christianity from Islam, told the Daily Signal that defenders of Islamic jihad purposefully brand critics of the militant ideology as “Islamophobic” in order to protect their own radical beliefs. During his interview, Murray specifically accused Michigan Democrat Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed of using the term as “a… -
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Human Rights Campaign Chief Compares ICE Patrols to Lynch Mobs
Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson Saturday compared Immigration and Customs Enforcement patrols to lynch mobs and likened current political battles over LGBTQ+ issues to the civil rights movement. Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ activist group, has sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s policies on transgender issues, including restrictions on military service for people… -
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Sore Losers Are Socialism’s Allies
This year’s midterms don’t just pit Democrats against Republicans—they also set Republicans against Republicans and Democrats at war with Democrats. The coalition that better holds together is the one that will win control of the Senate. Republicans have only a slim chance to keep the House of Representatives, but they head into November with a… -
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Ben Shapiro Comes Armed With Advice and Warnings for ‘Least Popular Midterms in History’
Thursday’s episode of “The Tony Kinnett Cast” featured a discussion with Ben Shapiro centered around the upcoming midterms, including as they pertain to a recent film by The Daily Wire. Shapiro described “Run Hide Fight: Infidels” as a film that “makes clear the threat of political Islam and the most radical manifestation” of that. It… -
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Lifelong Dem Ditches El-Sayed Over Islamic Terror Justification
A teacher at the Michigan synagogue and preschool attacked by an Islamic terrorist in May stated that she would not be voting for Michigan Democrat Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, despite being a lifelong Democrat, because of his apparent lack of regard for the Jewish community. After the attack took place, which began after a heavily… -
opinion
Victor Davis Hanson: A Midterm Elections Update
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s video from Daily Signal senior contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see more of his videos. Hello, this is Victor Davis Hanson for the Daily Signal. We’re about five weeks from the midterms, and maybe we should have another update. Both… -
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Store Owner Once Sued by Biden Labor Department Holds Fundraiser for El-Sayed
A 7-Eleven franchisee, sued by former President Joe Biden’s administration, held a fundraiser for Michigan Democrat Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed earlier this month. Ali Haider, the owner of multiple 7-Eleven stores in western Michigan, was sued by the Department of Labor in 2023 after he allegedly denied 13 employees overtime pay. Haider eventually agreed to… -
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Only Half of Traditional Republicans Are Excited to Vote. That’s the Ballgame.
Control of Congress will be decided over the next seven weeks. Starting today, the Daily Signal is introducing a new show—“Midterm Report”—all about the 2026 elections. Each week from now through Election Day, I’ll take you inside the races that will decide the majority, alongside the pollsters, strategists, reporters, and candidates who know what’s really…