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Jocelyn Benson and Abdul El-Sayed lead Michigan Democrats as they finalize statewide ticket for November midterm elections

Michigan Democrats officially finalized their statewide ticket during a convention in Lansing on August 29, nominating Jocelyn Benson for governor and Abdul El-Sayed for U.S. Senate. The administration announced that the party will focus on lowering costs and fighting corruption as a referendum on President Trump's leadership. Jocelyn Benson emphasized that the Democratic ticket aims to fight to lower costs and raise wages, contrasting it with Republican candidates who she claims will do what Trump tells them to do. Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive insurgent, highlighted his opposition to the administration's military aid for Israel, while also seeking to unify the party following a divisive primary. Despite the official nomination of running mates Winnie Brinks and Garlin Gilchrist II, some internal friction remains. While the administration announced that the party is committed to unity, some Jewish Democrats expressed concern over the party's leftward drift and El-Sayed's specific comments regarding Israel. Republican opponent Mike Rogers, endorsed by Trump, criticized the Democratic ticket as a gas-can policy.

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