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NewsWPLG Local 10 – PoliticsAugust 5, 2026Miami-Dade County

Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed in tight race for Michigan Democratic Senate nomination

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U.S. Representative Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed are competing in a close contest for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate in Michigan. The results remained undecided as of early Wednesday morning.

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Why It Matters

The outcome of this will determine which candidate advances to the general election to represent the Democratic Party in the race for a U.S. Senate seat.

Key Facts

  • Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed are the primary candidates in the Democratic race for the U.S. Senate nomination in Michigan.
  • The race was described as 'tight' or 'close' as of early Wednesday morning.
  • The election results were not yet finalized at the time of the report.

Who's Mentioned

PersonHaley Stevens“U.S. Representative and Democratic Senate candidate”OrganizationAmerican Israel Public Affairs Committee“Outside group spending over $30 million in the race”locationDetroit“Location of the reporting”locationMichigan“State where the Senate primary election is taking place”PersonJohn James“U.S. Representative and GOP gubernatorial primary winner”PersonMike Rogers“Republican Senate nominee”PersonBernie Sanders“Senator who supported El-Sayed”PersonAbdul El-Sayed“Progressive Democratic Senate candidate”PersonJocelyn Benson“Secretary of State and Democratic gubernatorial primary winner”PersonChuck Schumer“Senate Minority Leader who supported Stevens”PersonDonald Trump“Former President who endorsed John James”