Vice President Kamala D. Harris Endorses Dr. Abdul El-Sayed for U.S. Senate

El-Sayed Continues to Grow Broad Democratic Coalition Following Party Nomination 

MICHIGAN –  Today, Vice President Kamala D. Harris announced her endorsement of Dr. Abdul El-Sayed for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat. Serving alongside President Joe Biden, Harris was the first female, first African American, and first Asian American vice president in United States history. In 2024, after Biden’s withdrawal from the race, Harris ran a historic 107 day campaign for president, running on economic opportunity, reproductive justice, and opposing Trump’s authoritarian agenda. Since, she has remained one of the most influential leaders in the Democratic Party.

“Dr. Abdul El-Sayed understands that the power is with the people, and that the stakes couldn’t be higher in this election,” said Vice President Kamala D. Harris. “While Michiganders struggle to afford everyday essentials — housing, gas, groceries, health care, and child care — Trump and Republicans in Congress are giving away $1 trillion in tax breaks to the wealthy and powerful. Abdul knows that we need bold solutions to the crises facing America’s working families, and he is ready to take on this fight. I proudly stand with him to ensure we win a Democratic Senate majority in November.”

“Vice President Kamala Harris understands the key role control of the US Senate plays in lowering prices for Michiganders and holding Trump accountable,” said Abdul. “To achieve a Senate majority in 2026, we need to win Michigan, and that means  beating Mike Rogers. Trump and his allies prey on our divisions—which is why it’s so important to bring communities together right now. Her support in this race is critical to building an unstoppable coalition against Rogers, Trump, and their assault on our rights and democracy. Just like I stood with her in her effort to defeat Trump, I’m so humbled and grateful for her support in this race to defeat his minion Mike Rogers.”

Vice President Kamala D. Harris’ endorsement comes as the Democratic Party unifies against Mike Rogers. Abdul also has the support of Sen. Bernie Sanders, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rep. Haley Stevens, State Senator Mallory McMorrow and over 300 elected officials, advocacy groups, and labor unions, including the UAW, Indivisible, the Working Families Party, National Nurses United, and more.

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