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Barack Obama to rally for Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan ahead of key US Senate race – US politics live

The Guardian UK Saturday 24 October 2026, 20:02 UTC By Cecilia Nowell 1 min read
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The former Democratic president is showing major support in Detroit for the progressive Michigan candidate in final days before US midterm electionsSign up for Breaking News US emailGood afternoon and welcome to a rare weekend edition of the Guardian’s US politics live blog. We are coming to you live as US midterm elections draw closer and candidates are jockeying fiercely to win the hearts, minds and votes of the American people.

The former Democratic president is showing major support in Detroit for the progressive Michigan candidate in final days before US midterm elections

Good afternoon and welcome to a rare weekend edition of the Guardian’s US politics live blog.

We are coming to you live as US midterm elections draw closer and candidates are jockeying fiercely to win the hearts, minds and votes of the American people.

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