El-Sayed Wins Michigan Democratic Senate Primary, NBC Projects

Abdul El-Sayed is projected to win the Democratic US Senate primary in Michigan, according to NBC, defeating both Representative Haley Stevens and the establishment wing of the party that backed her in a key battleground state.

By David Welch

Progressive Democrat Wins Primary in Battleground Michigan House District

William Lawrence defeated two moderate candidates to challenge a vulnerable Republican incumbent, but some worry his views could hurt his chances in November.

By Bayliss Wagner and Evan Gorelick

Why Democrats Keep Losing Working-Class Voters | Ruy Teixeira

Is the rise of democratic socialism helping — or hurting — the Democratic Party? In this episode of “Make It Make Sense,” James Hohmann and Ruy Teixeira, co-author of “The Emerging Democratic Majority,” examine the growing influence of the Democratic Socialists of America and the party’s continued struggle with working-class voters. They discuss whether socialist candidates can win outside deep-blue districts; the divide between progressive professionals and working-class Democrats; Alexandri...

El-Sayed holds narrow lead in Michigan Senate primary but race too close to call

Progressive ex-public health official in tight battle against Haley Stevens in state’s Democratic primary The marquee race for the Democratic nomination for Senate in Michigan remained too close to call on Tuesday night, with Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive former public health official, holding a narrow lead over Congresswoman Haley Stevens. The battleground state is crucial to the party’s hopes of winning back control of the Senate in November’s midterm elections. The winner of Tuesday’s Demo...

By Rachel Leingang

Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic primary for Senate, NBC projects

Progressive advocate overcomes over $60m in spending to defeat pro-Israel Congresswoman Haley Stevens.

2026 Midterms State of Play: Key races unfold as Stevens, El-Sayed battle in Michigan

Rep. Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed battle in Michigan's Democratic senate primary as progressive and establishment wings clash over party direction.

Michigan Democratic primary seen as latest test for party's progressive wing

The race between US Representative Haley Stevens and former public health official Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's Democratic Senate race is one of the clearest tests yet of the party’s future. El-Sayed held a narrow lead over US Representative Haley Stevens as of Tuesday evening. The winner will face Mike Rogers, a former Republican congressman, in November's critical midterm elections.

By FRANCE 24

Bernie-backed progressive scores stunning Michigan win in blow to Democratic establishment: report

Progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed is now expected to be the Democratic nominee in November’s senate election

By Joey Cappelletti,Jacqueline Ganun and Jesse Bedayn

Moss set to succeed Stevens in House after Michigan primary win

Anti-Israel Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic primary, defeats AIPAC-funded Haley Stevens

El-Sayed has repeatedly spoken out against Israel, while Stevens is considered a pro-Israel candidate and was funded by AIPAC.