Former President Obama campaigns for Democrats in Georgia ahead of midterms

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On October 24, 2026, former President Barack Obama rallied with Abdul El-Sayed, the Michigan Democratic Senate nominee, in Detroit ahead of the midterm elections. This event comes amid scrutiny over El-Sayed’s past criticism of Obama and his efforts to build support among Black voters, a key constituency for Democrats in Michigan. Obama endorsed El-Sayed earlier that month and is seen as crucial for unifying Michigan's Democratic base. Meanwhile, on the same day, Obama also campaigned in Cleveland for Ohio Senate candidate Sherrod Brown against incumbent Republican Senator Jon Husted. In his rallies, Obama criticized President Donald Trump’s administration for causing chaos and high consumer prices, urging voters to cast their ballots early ahead of the November 3 elections.

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Former President Obama campaigns for Democrats in Georgia ahead of midterms

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