Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic Senate primary

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Abdul El-Sayed defeated Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan's August 4 primary, securing the Democratic nomination for the Senate seat vacated by Gary Peters.

Democrats face divisive Michigan Senate primary Tuesday

A divisive Democratic primary for Senate in Michigan takes place Tuesday, a contest the Wall Street Journal described as arguably the party's most consequential so far this year. The Journal said the race will reveal whether a progressive…

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Michigan voters choose between Stevens, El-Sayed in Senate primary

Michigan voters will decide a Democratic U.S. Senate primary Tuesday between U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and former Detroit public health official Abdul El-Sayed. The race to replace Democratic U.S. Sen. Gary Peters has implications for…

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Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan primary, will face Mike Rogers

Abdul El-Sayed defeated Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, according to NPR.
Abdul El-Sayed will face Republican Congressman Mike Rogers in the November midterm elections.
Gary Peters’ Senate seat is being vacated, according to NPR.
Democrats view the Michigan Senate race as a must-win in their effort to regain control of the chamber from Republicans.

2026-08-06 · 3 MIN READ