FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 4, 2026
Media Contact: info@seriousaboutsafetypac.org

Michiganders chose safer, stronger futures at the polls this November. Abdul El-Sayed has officially been elected the next U.S. Senator representing Michigan. In response to this victory, Serious About Safety PAC board member Ellen Flenniken released the following statement:

“Despite facing $43 million in ads attacking Abdul El-Sayed as ‘soft on crime’ and too dangerous to lead Michigan, voters rejected crime scare tactics and elected a senator who ran on a strong public safety platform,” said Flenniken. “El-Sayed didn’t succumb to the fearmongering attacks and instead held his own and emphasized real solutions that make communities safer: supporting police while holding them accountable and making investments in affordable housing, mental health and addiction treatment, and community violence intervention. Michiganders need a leader in the Senate who understands comprehensive public safety. El-Sayed will be that senator and fight for safer futures every day. We look forward to supporting Senator-elect El-Sayed as he delivers on the promise of safety and justice for all Michiganders.”

Abdul El-Sayed was one of two candidates SASPAC supported this cycle; David Crowley in Wisconsin was the other. SASPAC ran the following ad in markets across Michigan ahead of election day.

Please direct any questions or media inquiries to Nick Fulton at info@seriousaboutsafetypac.org.