2026 midterm elections live updates: Latest news, results, and analysis

Former President Barack Obama threw his support behind Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul el Sayed in a new ad touting the progressive Democrat’s platform.

2026 midterm elections live updates: Latest news, results, and analysis

TL;DR

  • Former President Barack Obama endorsed Abdul el-Sayed.
  • Abdul el-Sayed is a Democratic Senate candidate in Michigan.
  • Obama's support was revealed in a new ad.
  • The ad promoted el-Sayed's progressive platform.