Published August 6, 2026 at 6:30 AM ET · Updated August 10, 2026 at 4:04 AM ET
Democrat Senate hopeful El-Sayed says Obama called and may campaign for him
4 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by Salon. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.
Abdul El-Sayed won the Michigan Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. He says Barack Obama called him afterward and expressed interest in campaigning for him. His victory has drawn significant attention from Republican commentators.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 3 d ago, when Salon reported it. Coverage has since grown to 4 independent outlets, including 3 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 3 hr ago from Twitchy.
