Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 15, 2026

 

Yemeni American Michigan Democratic Caucus (YAMDC) Announces Primary Endorsements for August 4, 2026

Dearborn, MI – Following a thorough interview process concluded this past Saturday, the Yemeni American Michigan Democratic Caucus (YAMDC) proudly announces its Primary Endorsements for the August 4, 2026 Michigan Primary Election. The endorsements were formally approved by the general membership on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.

These endorsements reflect the Caucus’s commitment to supporting candidates who champion education equity, healthcare access, economic justice, infrastructure investment, and strong Arab and Yemeni American representation in Michigan government.

“Yemeni Americans are deeply invested in Michigan’s future,” said a YAMDC spokesperson. “We are proud to endorse these principled leaders who will fight for working families and ensure our community’s voice is heard at every level of government.”

YAMDC Primary Endorsements – August 4, 2026

U.S. Senate

• Abdul El-Sayed – U.S. Senate Candidate, Michigan

U.S. House of Representatives

• Aisha Farooqi – Congressional Candidate, Michigan’s 11th District

• Donavan McKinney – Congressional Candidate, U.S. House 13th District

• Christian Vukasovich – Congressional Candidate, Michigan’s 5th District

• Rashida Tlaib – U.S. Congresswoman, Michigan’s 12th District

• Tim Griemel – Congressional Candidate, Michigan’s 10th District

Michigan State Senate

• Abraham Aiyash – State Senate Candidate, Michigan Senate District 1

• Abbas Alawieh – State Senate Candidate, Michigan Senate District 2

Michigan State House

• Tonya Meyers Phillips – State Representative, Michigan House of Representatives, 7th District

• Alabbas Farhat – State Representative, Michigan House of Representatives, 3rd District

• Leslie Herrick – Democratic Leader / Community Advocate, State House District 15

Additional November Endorsements

• Jocelyn Benson

• Eli Saviott

• Garlin Gilchrist

The Yemeni American Michigan Democratic Caucus urges all eligible voters in the community to participate in the August 4, 2026 Primary Election and support these endorsed candidates.

Media Contact:

Abdulhakem Alsadah

Yemeni American Michigan Democratic Caucus

Email: info@yamdc.org

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