Abdul El-Sayed says Kamala Harris' visit for his Michigan U.S. Senate race is about Democratic unity

September 22, 2026 - 22:14

Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Michigan, said a visit from Vice President Kamala Harris to his state is a signal of party cohesion as he works to consolidate support ahead of the general election. Harris is scheduled to take part in a roundtable focused on Black maternal health alongside El-Sayed. She will also appear at a separate event organized by the Detroit branch of the NAACP.

El-Sayed described Harris as a key voice who can help him bring different parts of the Democratic coalition together. He is running to defeat Republican Mike Rogers, a contest that could play a role in determining which party controls the Senate. The visit places national attention on Michigan, a state both parties see as critical in 2024.

The roundtable is expected to highlight disparities in maternal care and access to health services for Black women. El-Sayed has made health equity a central part of his platform. Harris has traveled to several battleground states in recent months, and her stop in Detroit adds to the list of high-profile appearances meant to energize core Democratic voters.

El-Sayed said the joint events show that leaders at the national level are invested in his campaign and in the broader effort to keep the seat in Democratic hands. He added that the focus remains on reaching voters across the state with a message centered on economic fairness and public health.