Ocasio-Cortez gives $1 million to El-Sayed's Michigan Senate bid
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has sent $1 million to Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive Democratic Senate candidate in Michigan. The gift is unusually large for a House member giving to a Senate race.
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What happened
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has joined Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive Democratic candidate for Senate in Michigan, on the campaign trail. She has since transferred $1 million to help his campaign.
Why it matters
The reports describe the Michigan contest as a key Senate race. The $1 million transfer is an unusually large amount for a House member to give to a Senate campaign.
Timeline
- Oct 15, 10:34 PM ET: Ocasio-Cortez campaigns with El-Sayed in parts of Michigan, including areas won by President Trump.
- Oct 16, 10:32 AM ET: Ocasio-Cortez transfers $1 million to help El-Sayed's Senate campaign.
Coverage
- AOC's $1 million donation to Abdul El-Sayed sparks political speculation (CBS News)
- AOC transfers $1M to El-Sayed in final push for Michigan senate race (The Hill)
- Ocasio-Cortez makes $1M donation to El-Sayed Senate bid (The Hill)
- Ocasio-Cortez Transfers $1 Million to Help El-Sayed in Michigan Senate Race (The New York Times)
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