AIPAC gets lots of attention in Michigan Senate primary, but voters say it’s not their top issue

In Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, AIPAC's super PAC spent over $30 million to support Rep. Haley Stevens against progressive Abdul El-Sayed, who leads by up to 16 points. Voters interviewed by JTA at early voting sites said AIPAC was not their top issue, citing affordability, immigration, and other concerns. A Detroit News/WDIV poll found 49% of likely Democratic primary voters view AIPAC unfavorably. El-Sayed has made opposition to AIPAC central to his campaign, while Stevens and Jewish leaders criticize his focus as antisemitic.

In Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, the pro-Israel lobby AIPAC has spent over $30 million to support moderate Rep. Haley Stevens against progressive Abdul El-Sayed, who leads by up to 16 points in recent polls. Despite the heavy spending, interviews with early voters in Oak Park suggest AIPAC is not their top issue; they cite affordability, immigration, and other concerns. A Detroit News/WDIV poll found 49% of likely Democratic primary voters view AIPAC unfavorably. El-Sayed has made opposition to AIPAC central to his campaign, while Stevens and Jewish leaders criticize his focus as antisemitic.