# Abdul El-Sayed Confronts Attacks on His Faith and Family Ties

- Source: NYT Politics
- Published: 2026-10-21T20:20:20+00:00
- Category: Local
- Original: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/21/us/politics/abdul-el-sayed-muslim-brotherhood-mother-half-sister.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/abdul-el-sayed-confronts-attacks-on-his-faith-and-family-ties-d9f0c8/

In the final weeks of Michigan’s Senate race, the Democratic nominee finds himself facing both ugly attacks and pointed questions about family members. He has pushed back forcefully.

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