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Michigan Senate race: El-Sayed’s ties to extremist fuel antisemitism concerns among Jewish voters

As Michigan’s open U.S. Senate race intensifies, some Jewish residents across the state say Democratic contender Abdul El-Sayed’s candidacy is amplifying concerns over antisemitism as tensions surrounding Israel continue to reverberate far beyond foreign policy.Michigan, home to one of the nation’s largest Arab American populations, has become a major political battleground where Middle East politics are increasingly intersecting with local fears over neighborhood security and communal stability.With a history spanning over 260 years, the state’s Jewish community feels under attack, especially...