El-Sayed Wins Michigan Democratic Senate Primary

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Abdul El-Sayed defeats Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, securing the party’s nomination for the November general election against Republican Mike Rogers.

El-Sayed primary win intensifies Democrats’ debate over 2028

Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary has sharpened a debate over whether the party should embrace progressive candidates ahead of the 2028 presidential nomination, according to a Guardian opinion column. Nesrine…

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El-Sayed says he spoke with Obama, hopes he campaigns in Michigan

Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Michigan, said Sunday he spoke with former President Barack Obama on Friday and hopes Obama campaigns with him ahead of November's midterm elections.
El-Sayed called the conversation "really warm and inspiring" and told NBC's "Meet the Press" that Obama "knows the critical role that Michigan is going to play."
Asked about Obama campaigning in Michigan, El-Sayed said he "really" hopes so, noting Obama carried the state in the 2008 and 2012 presidential races.
The outreach comes as Democrats try to unite after a bitter primary that exposed rifts between the party's progressive and moderate wings.

2026-08-09 · 3 MIN READ

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