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What are some key aspects of Abdul El-Sayed’s 2026 Senate campaign?

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Abdul El-Sayed’s 2026 Senate campaign was marked by his progressive platform, including calls for Medicare for all, abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and campaign finance reform. He received support from Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. He has also called for an end to all U.S. military aid to Israel, terming the Israeli response to the October 7 attacks as a “genocide.” He has denied being antisemitic, stating that his commitment to Jewish safety is the same as that for his own daughters. When sworn in on January 3, 2027, he will become the first Muslim U.S. senator.