Michigan Jews for Democracy
We are Michigan voters. We are proud American Jews, committed to the safety and flourishing of the Jewish community, and our nation’s democracy. We come from a wide range of the political spectrum, and we intend to vote for Dr. Abdul El-Sayed for the United States Senate in 2026.
Some of us are enthusiastic supporters of El-Sayed. Some of us have reservations.
But one thing is clear: Mike Rogers embraces a far-right political agenda which makes Jews and all Americans less safe. After weighing the candidates – their records, their policies, the coalitions they would strengthen, and the direction we want for Michigan and the country — we have made our choice. We are Michigan Jews for Democracy, supporting Abdul El-Sayed for Senate.
Sign on: Michigan Jews for Democracy
Please sign this letter if you are a Jewish Michigander planning to vote for Dr. El-Sayed for Senate this November. You can read the full text of the letter here.
This letter is a grassroots effort organized by Jewish volunteers in Michigan who are supporting Abdul El-Sayed for Senate. We are not formally affiliated with his campaign or any other organization. If you are having any technical issues submitting the form, email us at [email protected].
About Michigan Jews for Democracy
What is Michigan Jews for Democracy?
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We are Michigan voters. We are proud American Jews, committed to the safety and flourishing of the Jewish community, and our nation’s democracy. We come from a wide range of the political spectrum, and we intend to vote for Dr. Abdul El-Sayed for the United States Senate in 2026.
This website is organized by a coalition of Michigan Jewish voters and is fiscally sponsored by Bend the Arc: Jewish Action.
Who are the signers on the letter? How have they been verified?
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All signers confirm upon signing that they are Jewish voters in Michigan. We collect email addresses for all signers and confirm that all email addresses are active. All signers prior to September 17 received the form by invitation only. All signers added after the letter was released on September 17 were personally verified by a volunteer with Michigan Jews for Democracy.
Signers are given the option to only list their first name and last initial publicly.
What if I feel conflicted about my vote in the Michigan Senate race? Is there space for me here?
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Yes! You don’t have to be all-in on Abdul El-Sayed — or any candidate! — to be part of this space. We don’t all agree on everything, and that’s okay. As our letter says, a vote is a strategic chess move, not a valentine.
What resources do you have to help me talk about this race with people in my community?
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More resources are coming soon! Email [email protected] if you would like to connect with a member of our volunteer group.
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What voters need to know
In this race, Abdul El-Sayed is clearly the better choice for Jews, for all Michiganders. In Abdul, we see someone who understands what it is to live in the minority, who is open to listening and learning.
While Mike Rogers may be courting Jewish support to win in November, he embraces a far-right political agenda which we believe makes Jews and all Americans less safe. He promotes and would further legislation supporting election denialism, a national ban on abortions, making access to healthcare even more difficult than it already is — among so many other harmful policies. He fully supports the role of Donald Trump and the MAGA movement in American public life.
After weighing the candidates — their records, their policies, the coalitions they would strengthen, and the direction we want for Michigan and the country — we have made our choice.