How much has AIPAC spent against Michigan’s Abdul El-Sayed? And why?
Summary
AIPAC, a pro-Israel lobbying group, and associated political groups have spent over $54 million supporting Congresswoman Haley Stevens in the Michigan Democratic Senate primary to oppose Abdul El-Sayed. The spending includes more than $30 million from AIPAC’s election arm, United Democracy Project, marking a record high for their involvement in US elections.Key Facts
- Abdul El-Sayed is running as a progressive Democrat for the US Senate in Michigan.
- His opponent, Haley Stevens, is a four-term Congresswoman.
- AIPAC and related groups have spent over $54 million backing Stevens and opposing El-Sayed.
- United Democracy Project (UDP), AIPAC’s election arm, has spent more than $30 million in this race.
- UDP raised $100 million this election cycle, with $30 million coming directly from AIPAC.
- Some funds come through “dark money” groups that don’t fully disclose their donors.
- Other wealthy pro-Israel figures fund UDP, including Paul Singer and Robert Kraft.
- The race is seen as important for setting the Democratic Party’s future stance on Israel.
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