Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed on Sunday described a “really warm” conversation with former President Barack Obama as the party seeks to find a path forward following last week’s bruising primary.

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed says he's spoken with Barack Obama and hopes the former president will campaign with him.

Top Democrats including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer have lined up behind El-Sayed after supporting his rival in the primary.