Politics

Barack Obama to join Abdul El-Sayed at Detroit campaign rally

The former president will campaign in Michigan on the first day of mandatory early voting.

Updated Oct 5, 2026 · 22:17 UTC3 reports

The short version

Barack Obama is scheduled to campaign alongside Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and gubernatorial nominee Jocelyn Benson in Detroit on October 24.[Associated Press · The Washington Sun]
The rally aligns with the first day of mandatory in-person early voting in Michigan.[Associated Press · The Washington Sun]
El-Sayed is competing against Republican Mike Rogers for the Senate seat left vacant by retiring Democrat Gary Peters.[The Washington Sun]
The stop follows Obama taping two dozen campaign ads as he expands his midterm involvement.[Associated Press · The Washington Sun]

Former President Barack Obama will campaign with Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit on Saturday, October 24.[Associated Press · The Washington Sun]
The rally will also feature Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jocelyn Benson.[Associated Press · The Washington Sun]
The Detroit event coincides with the start of Michigan's mandatory early in-person voting period.[Associated Press · The Washington Sun]
Abdul El-Sayed faces Republican Mike Rogers in an open race for retiring Democratic Senator Gary Peters's seat.[The Washington Sun]
Obama recorded 24 ads for Democratic candidates running for Senate and governor.[Associated Press · The Washington Sun]

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