The tight Senate race in Michigan has increasingly centered on religious issues ahead of the November 3 election. Democratic contender Abdul El-Sayed is actively pushing back against campaign attacks directed at his Muslim faith. He directly addressed these ongoing controversies during an interview conducted with Al Jazeera reporter Mikail Malik in Wyandotte.
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Al Jazeera speaks to El-Sayed as religion becomes flashpoint in Senate race
Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed is pushing back against attacks over his Muslim faith as religion becomes a campaign issue in Michigan’s tight Senate race. Al Jazeera’s Mikail Malik spoke to El-Sayed in Wyandotte, ahead of the November 3 vote.
Published On 29 Oct 2026
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