# AIPAC's $30M Bet in Michigan | US News

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Podcast: [US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/us-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7023297)
Published: 2026-07-19T14:23:12+00:00
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AIPAC is pouring nearly $30 million into Michigan Senate candidate Elissa Stevens’ campaign, aiming to block progressive challenger Abdul El-Sayed — a move marking their largest single-race investment ever. The race, steeped in tension within the Democratic Party, pits Stevens, a longtime pro-Israel advocate, against El-Sayed, whose Egyptian-American background and fiery critiques of Israel’s Gaza actions have galvanized grassroots support. While Stevens’ ads spotlight her manufacturing background and former President Obama — without mentioning Israel — El-Sayed weaponizes AIPAC’s spending as evidence of corporate influence in politics. With Michigan’s large Arab American community watching closely, the battle becomes a referendum on money vs. movement — and whether grassroots energy can outlast big money in America’s political arena. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7576acb07bea8d6c

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