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Jewish News 24 · Nov 4, 2026

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Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed said Wednesday he is not ready to commit to supporting Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer for another term, arguing that the party needs new leadership. In an interview with The Associated Press, El-Sayed said he had not decided whom he would support, noting that he did not yet know who else might enter the leadership race. Schumer is widely expected to seek to retain his position. "I do believe we need new leadership, and I think people are hungry for it," El-Sayed said.

Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed said Wednesday he is not ready to commit to supporting Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer for another term, arguing that the party needs new leadership. In an interview with The Associated Press, El-Sayed said he had not decided whom he would support, noting that he did not yet know who else might enter the leadership race. Schumer is widely expected to seek to retain his position. "I do believe we need new leadership, and I think people are hungry for it," El-Sayed said.

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