Former President Barack Obama is campaigning with Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul el Sayed in Detroit at 5 p.m. Saturday as statewide early voting begins.
El Sayed has struggled to win over black voters in his race against his opponent Mike Rogers (R-MI). The Senate hopeful is looking to Obama in shoring up support for the traditionally Democratic demographic and broaden el Sayed’s coalition 10 days out from the midterm elections.
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The “Get Out The Vote” rally marks the first time Obama has visited Detroit since October 2024. President Donald Trump is slated to speak in Georgia on Saturday night as well.
The former president stumped for Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton in Cleveland on Saturday afternoon before traveling to Michigan.