Michigan primaries test whether progressives can win in battleground politics
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Michigan’s August primaries will test whether progressives can translate momentum into swing-state wins: Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate bid could anchor a broader left-wing wave, while the 7th District’s Lawrence and the 13th District’s McKinney challenge incumbents and party leadership, offering a crucial read on Democratic messaging ahead of 2028 and the party’s path to Senate/House control.
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