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Abbas believes elected officials should be “unbought and unafraid” to take on special interests and fight for every neighborhood they serve. That’s why he pledges to fight for investments in children, students, workers, elders, and local communities.

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Abbas Alawieh is a Metro Detroit political and policy strategist, community organizer, and candidate for Michigan State Senate in District 2. Alawieh formerly served as Chief of Staff to Rep. Cori Bush and senior legislative staffer to Rep. Rashida Tlaib and Rep. Andy Levin. A public health advocate by training and anti-war organizing leader, Alawieh believes in pushing coordinated strategies from inside and outside institutions of power to save and improve lives.

In Michigan’s Second State Senate District, AAPAC decided to continue supporting Arab American candidate Abbas Alawieh following his notable victory in August’s primary. The young candidate has an extensive record of community and political activism and organizing in Metro Detroit, through which he gained recognition as an advocate for workers and marginalized groups.

Abbas Alawieh is running for his first term in the Michigan State Senate

Born in Lebanon, Alawieh immigrated with his family to the United States at age 6. Like many families, Abbas’s family faced economic hardship, including when his mother received a six-figure medical bill. After graduating from Dearborn Public Schools, he earned a master’s degree in public health at the University of Michigan. He later served as chief of staff to a member of Congress.

Housing, education, reproductive justice, and public safety are among Alawieh’s priorities if elected, along with protecting seniors, workers, immigrants, democracy, and the environment.

Alawieh has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: Equality Michigan, Michigan United Action, Detroit Action, meets criteria for Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, People’s Coalition, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.

Alawieh’s opponent in this race is Harry Sawicki.

Abbas Alawieh is the most progressive choice in this race.

Abbas Alawieh is running for his first term in the Michigan State Senate

Born in Lebanon, Alawieh immigrated with his family to the United States at age 6. Like many families, Abbas’s family faced economic hardship, including when his mother received a six-figure medical bill. After graduating from Dearborn Public Schools, he earned a master’s degree in public health at the University of Michigan. He later served as chief of staff to a member of Congress.

Housing, education, reproductive justice, and public safety are among Alawieh’s priorities if elected, along with protecting seniors, workers, immigrants, democracy, and the environment.

Alawieh has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: Equality Michigan, Michigan United Action, Detroit Action, meets criteria for Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, People’s Coalition, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.

Alawieh’s opponent in this race is Harry Sawicki.

Abbas Alawieh is the most progressive choice in this race.