State Representative Laurie Pohutsky Becomes the 10th State Rep. to Endorse Dr. Abdul El-Sayed for Michigan’s Open U.S. Senate Seat

MICHIGAN –  Today, U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed announced an endorsement from State Representative Laurie Pohutsky (HD 17 – Livonia) marking his 10th endorsement from a sitting Michigan State Representative. 

“I’m proud to be supporting Abdul in his run for US Senate,” said Rep. Pohutsky. “Right now, we need fighters who lead with compassion, courage, and integrity. Abdul is exactly who this moment calls for.”

With this milestone endorsement Abdul continues to lead the field in state representative endorsements, demonstrating both strong grassroots energy and institutional support. His campaign has prioritized organizing in communities large and small, building a rapidly growing coalition of support that spans communities across the state and reflects the diversity and strength of Michiganders. 

“I’m incredibly grateful to have earned the endorsement of Representative Pohutsky,” said Abdul. “ At a time when fundamental rights are under attack, Rep. Pohutsky has been on the frontlines defending reproductive freedom, advancing LGBTQ+ equality and holding corporate polluters accountable. She’s shown what courageous leadership looks like in Michigan and I’m proud to stand with her as we continue the work to build a Michigan where everyone’s rights are upheld without exception.”

Other State Representatives endorsing Abdul include: State Representative Carrie Rheingans House District 47 (D-Ann Arbor), State Representative Erin Byrnes House District 15 (D-Dearborn), State Representative Emily Dievendorf House District 77 (D-Lansing), State Representative Alabas Farhat House District 3 (D-Dearborn), State Representative Dylan Wegela House District 26 (D-Garden City), State Representative Jimmie Wilson Jr.

House District 32 (D-Ypsilanti), State Representative Tonya Myers Phillips House District 7 (D-Detroit), State Representative Kara Hope House District 74 (D-Lansing & Delhi Township) & State Representative Cynthia Neeley House District 70 (D-Flint).

These legislators are part of a broad and expanding group of supporters backing Abdul’s candidacy which includes National Nurses United, IATSE Local 26, Common Defense, Our Revolution, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Rep. Pramila Jayapal, Rep. Rashida Tlaib, and over 140 other elected officials, community leaders, and advocacy groups. See the full list of Abdul’s endorsers HERE.

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