Stevens and El-Sayed Face Off in Final Michigan Senate Debate

In the final Democratic U.S. Senate primary debate before the Aug. 4 election, Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed exchanged sharp takes on electability against Republican Mike Rogers, donor influence, and policy differences—Stevens emphasizing manufacturing ties and a path to beating Rogers, El-Sayed pushing progressive reforms such as curbing stock buybacks, dismantling ICE’s role, and broader corporate-power reductions—as they sought to define themselves as the better general-election bet and navigate questions about civility and campaign finance.