Senate Democrats are backing Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan’s Democratic Senate nominee, as he prepares to face Republican Mike Rogers. The race is important because Democrats are seeking to retain the seat and improve their chances of regaining a Senate majority.

In footage highlighted by Fox News, Democratic senators expressed confidence that El-Sayed could win, but avoided directly addressing questions about whether his progressive political agenda could affect his appeal to voters. Rogers is positioning himself as the Republican alternative following El-Sayed’s primary victory.