Michigan Senate primary hangs in the balance as El-Sayed edges Stevens
TL;DR
The Michigan Democratic Senate primary remains too close to call, with Abdul El-Sayed clinging to a slim lead over Haley Stevens as ballots continue to be counted. The winner will face Republican Mike Rogers in November to succeed retiring Senator Gary Peters. El-Sayed urged party unity and framed his campaign around universal healthcare and anti-corruption, while Stevens pitched pragmatic problem-solving and benefited from substantial outside spending. The tight result underscores Michigan's pivotal role in the Democrats’ 2026 midterm strategy.
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