New Poll Shows Abdul El-Sayed as Clear Frontrunner in Michigan Senate Race with 10 Point Lead

After consistent positive trendlines in polling, Abdul leaps to the front of pack

MICHIGAN – Today, a new Mitchell-MIRS poll was released showing Abdul El-Sayed leading the Michigan primary field by 10 points. 

By the numbers: 

  • Abdul is leading the primary ballot at 28%, ahead of Rep. Haley Stevens at 18%, and state Sen. Mallory McMorrow at 17%. 
  • Abdul is miles ahead of the pack among voters age 18-44, leading with 80%. Stevens (4%) and McMorrow (3%) remain in the single digits with this broad demographic.
  • Abdul is leading among women voters with 22%, compared to Stevens’s 21%, and McMorrow’s 17%. 
  • Last November, the same pollster had Abdul at just 16%, pointing to a 12-point surge over the past six months. 

Abdul has rapidly gained momentum across the state, having visited 90 cities and towns at over 360 public events. Last weekend, Abdul rallied with Sen. Bernie Sanders in Detroit, drawing over 1,360 attendees. Abdul’s campaign is laser-focused on the hardships everyday Michiganders face: skyrocketing healthcare costs, higher prices at the pump, and a political system that has enriched the corporations and billionaires at the top while leaving the rest of us behind.

He’s recently earned endorsements from National Nurses United, IATSE Local 26, Common Defense, Our Revolution, the Black Slate, and over 150 federal, state, and local elected officials, including Rep. Pramila Jayapal, Wayne County Executive Warren Evans, community leaders, and advocacy groups.

“For too long, too many Michiganders have felt like no one in our politics sees them, hears them, or is willing to fight for them. This campaign has always been about changing that,” said Abdul. “I am deeply grateful to every Michigander who has shared their story, come to an event, volunteered, or taken a chance on this campaign. This momentum belongs to the folks who built it.” 

“Rather than letting DC or Lansing dictate what this campaign should be, Abdul has built this movement the old fashioned way: by showing up, listening, and fighting for working people across the state of Michigan,” said campaign spokesperson Roxie Richner. “Over the past year, we’ve built a robust organizing program, a broad coalition, and a message that truly resonates: getting money out of politics, putting money in people’s pockets, and finally passing Medicare for All. The establishment may be surprised at the energy and support Abdul has earned. We’re not.” 

###