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Abdul El-Sayed defeats pro-Israel rival despite record AIPAC spending
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Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's Democratic primary despite facing record spending by AIPAC, the pro-Israel lobbying group, according to Mondoweiss. The candidate overcame approximately $30 million in AIPAC-backed expenditures to defeat pro-Israel incumbent Haley Stevens. The race became a focal point for assessing the political sway of the Israel lobby in Democratic primaries.
El-Sayed's victory marked a significant moment for Democratic candidates critical of Israeli policy, as AIPAC has intensified its electoral involvement in recent cycles. Stevens had positioned herself as strongly pro-Israel, contrasting sharply with El-Sayed's more skeptical stance toward Israeli government actions.
