Dr. Abdul El-Sayed ran for Governor of Michigan in 2018 on an unapologetically progressive platform, advocating for universal healthcare, clean water for all, debt-free and tuition-free higher education, a pathway to 100% renewable energy, and to rebuild the barrier between corporations and government.

During his campaign for governor, Dr. El-Sayed found that Michiganders — and Americans in general — are more than ready for a politics that puts people first. The Abdul for Governor campaign harnessed that enthusiasm to knock thousands of doors, make hundreds of thousands of phone calls, send millions of texts, and raise over $5 million dollars — all without accepting a dime of corporate money.

That energy did not go away with the conclusion of the campaign. In fact, it heightened; now more than ever, Michiganders are ready to take back their politics and secure a better future for their children. Dr. El-Sayed founded Southpaw MI to ensure that candidates and causes who relentlessly advocate for the people will have a shot at leadership, no matter how much money they have as a campaign.