Squad endorses El-Sayed ahead of Michigan Senate primary

https://theintercept.com/2026/07/27/abdul-el-sayed-haley-stevens-aipac-senate-michigan/ The political group known as “the Squad” has announced their endorsement of Abdul El-Sayed in the upcoming Michigan Democratic Senate primary. This development comes just days before voters head to the polls in a closely contested race against Representative Haley Stevens. The endorsement marks a significant alignment of progressive figures behind El-Sayed, positioning the primary as a potential turning point in the ideological direction of the Democratic Party. With the seat left open by retiring Senator Gary Peters, this primary is seen as a critical battleground for the upcoming November elections. Key Takeaways The endorsement by the entire Squad appears to be consistent with support for a YES outcome in the market for El-Sayed winning by a 10–15% margin. Market pricing suggests increased confidence in El-Sayed’s chances, with YES shares for a 10–15% margin of victory rising to 30.5%. The Oakland County sub-market reflects a more complex outlook, with Stevens leading in YES shares at 77% despite El-Sayed’s recent support boost. What to Watch Markets are closely monitoring polling data and en...