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AP Exclusive: Sen. Van Hollen backs El-Sayed for Michigan Senate in break from Democratic leadership
Summary by The Pearland Editorial Desk Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on this story can be found through KPRC 2's source, which initially shared the information on Van Hollen's endorsement of El-Sayed.
A development in the Michigan Senate race has been reported, involving a break from Democratic party leadership. Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen is supporting Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive candidate, in the Democratic primary. This endorsement is notable as it goes against the party's leadership.
The Michigan Senate race is considered one of the most important in 2026. Further details on this story can be found through KPRC 2's source, which initially shared the information on Van Hollen's endorsement of El-Sayed.
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Category: local Published: June 25, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A development in the Michigan Senate race has been reported, involving a break from Democratic party leadership. Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen is supporting Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive…
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