The United Auto Workers Union (UAW) has endorsed Democrat Abdul el Sayed for Michigan's Senate seat, praising his progressive policies and commitment to a working-class agenda. El Sayed's platform includes advocating for a Medicare-for-All healthcare system. The endorsement is significant in Michigan, a key state for auto manufacturing, as el Sayed prepares for a competitive primary against Rep. Haley Stevens and state Sen. Mallory McMorrow on August 4, 2024. The UAW highlighted el Sayed's integrity, noting he has not accepted corporate PAC money, which they believe makes him a trustworthy candidate. El Sayed expressed gratitude for the endorsement, emphasizing the importance of union workers in building the American middle class. His recent rise in support among Democratic voters has positioned him ahead of his rivals in polls. However, concerns remain among establishment Democrats about the potential impact of his progressive stance on the general election, especially against the Republican nominee, former Rep. Mike Rogers, who currently holds a slight polling advantage but remains in a statistical dead heat with the Democratic candidates.