Former Vice President Kamala Harris announced her endorsement of U.S. Senate Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed in a press release shared by El-Sayed’s team Friday. Abdul El-Sayed understands that the power is with the people, and that the stakes couldn’t be higher in this election,” Harris said. In the press release, El-Sayed thanked Harris for her support and emphasized the cruciality of the race for countering the Trump administration. “Vice President Kamala Harris understands the key role control of the US Senate plays in lowering prices for Michiganders and holding Trump accountable,” El-Sayed said. Harris’ endorsement adds to a growing list of prominent Democratic backers for El-Sayed, joining several advocacy groups and labor unions.