Accra:New York US Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has transferred $1 million to Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed's campaign. This financial boost was reported as the race becomes one of the most competitive contests of the 2026 election cycle.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, Ocasio-Cortez expressed her commitment to supporting El-Sayed by stating, "I'm not waking up on November 4th wishing I did more to combat the smears aimed at Abdul. I'm leaving everything I can on the field," during an interview with The New York Times.

The transferred funds were allocated to the Abdul for Michigan Victory Fund. This joint effort involves El-Sayed's campaign, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, and the Michigan Democratic State Central Committee. In the third quarter, Ocasio-Cortez raised $4.7 million, entering October with nearly $17.4 million in cash reserves.

El-Sayed achieved a significant win over Representative Haley Stevens in the Democratic primary, signaling a triumph for the party's progressive wing. The Michigan Senate race is considered crucial in the ongoing battle for control of the Senate. Meanwhile, Ocasio-Cortez is also seen as a potential contender for the 2028 presidential election.