Fact Check: Was a Michigan Senate primary poll funded by AIPAC?

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Claimant: Abdul El-Sayed (D)


Claim: A Michigan U.S. Senate primary poll “seems to be funded by AIPAC.”


Rating: FALSE


Explanation: Tavern Research said it funded the poll itself. No public records or credible reporting connect AIPAC to the poll, and El-Sayed’s campaign did not provide evidence supporting the allegation.


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Date: 08/05/2026


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Last Updated on August 5, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check