Abdul El-Sayed, a MD-PhD and former health officer for Detroit, is running for Senate in Michigan. The state faces dual crises: polluted air from Canadian wildfires and the highest number of cyclosporiasis cases in the country.

El-Sayed argues that public health infrastructure must be prioritised to prevent such issues. He highlights the importance of investing in renewable energy, linking it to job creation and solving systemic problems like climate change and disinvestment in public services.

The senatorial candidate has received endorsements from Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Elizabeth Warren, who praised his fight against billionaires and special interests. El-Sayed advocates for removing money from politics, stating that a lack of investment leads to compromised health outcomes.

He believes the federal government’s dismantling of public health tools has left Michigan vulnerable. His campaign aims to expose and address these issues through investigations and legislative action. The long-term impacts of such crises highlight the urgent need for comprehensive solutions.