Kamala Harris Joins Abdul El-sayed for Michigan Campaign Event

WHO:

NBC News - Kamala Harris, Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, former Rep. Mike Rogers, Sen. Gary Peters, Roxie Richner, Eduardo Negrón, Vice President JD Vance, Twitch streamer Hasan Piker.

ABC News - Kamala Harris, Abdul El-Sayed.

WHAT:

NBC News - Kamala Harris will campaign with Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan next week.

NBC News - El-Sayed is facing a competitive Senate race against Mike Rogers.

NBC News - Harris endorsed El-Sayed in August after he won a primary against Haley Stevens.

NBC News - El-Sayed has accused Rogers of accepting corporate donations and representing corporate interests.

NBC News - El-Sayed stated, “He’s a corrupt coward who cares only about his and his donors’ profits and nothing about people.”

NBC News - El-Sayed has faced backlash for campaigning with Hasan Piker, who has made controversial comments.

WHERE:

NBC News - Michigan, a competitive battleground state.

NBC News - The campaign event will take place in Michigan.

WHEN:

NBC News - Kamala Harris will campaign with Abdul El-Sayed next week.

NBC News - In 2028, Michigan will be the fifth state to vote in the Democratic nominating contest for the presidential election.

NBC News - Trump beat Harris in Michigan in 2024 by less than 2 percentage points.

WHY:

NBC News - Harris aims to help turn out the vote in Michigan and highlight Black maternal health.

NBC News - Democrats are seeking to hold onto Sen. Gary Peters' seat and potentially gain a Senate majority.

HOW:

NBC News - Harris will meet with local elected officials and faith-based leaders while in Michigan.

NBC News - El-Sayed has targeted Rogers through social media posts and videos highlighting corporate donations.

(UPDATED September 16, 2026 23:06 UTC)

Kamala Harris is set to campaign with Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan next week, as he faces a competitive race against Mike Rogers. El-Sayed, who has accused Rogers of accepting corporate donations, has been vocal in his criticism, calling him a "corrupt coward" focused on profits over people. During her visit, Harris will engage with local elected officials and faith-based leaders while also emphasizing the importance of voter turnout and Black maternal health in this crucial battleground state.