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What Hasan Piker could mean for Democrats’ Senate hopes

Left-wing streamer Hasan Piker’s involvement in Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign is raising questions about the party’s path to a Senate majority. Meanwhile, President Trump’s fundraiser for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) amid his Senate bid offers clues about the Lone Star State contest, while new polling suggests Republicans could put New…

· 91 words· updated August 28, 2026 at 11:59 AM

Left-wing streamer Hasan Piker’s involvement in Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign is raising questions about the party’s path to a Senate majority.

Meanwhile, President Trump’s fundraiser for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) amid his Senate bid offers clues about the Lone Star State contest, while new polling suggests Republicans could put New Hampshire in play.

Join The Hill’s senior vice president of editorial content, Bill Sammon , and political editor Chris Stirewalt to discuss the latest political hot topics and national news in “ Whole Hog Politics .”

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