NewsWPLG Local 10 – PoliticsAugust 5, 2026Miami-Dade
Michigan Democrats choose between Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed in high-stakes Senate primary
Michigan voters cast ballots Tuesday in a competitive Democratic Senate primary between moderate U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive challenger Abdul El-Sayed. The winner will advance to the November general election to face Republican Mike Rogers in a race critical to control of the U.S. Senate.
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The outcome determines the Democratic nominee for an open U.S. Senate seat in a battleground state, influencing the party's path to a potential Senate majority.
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Who's Mentioned
personHaley Stevens“U.S. Representative and moderate candidate for Senate”organizationAmerican Israel Public Affairs Committee“Major outside spender supporting Stevens”personGary Peters“Retiring Democratic U.S. Senator”personAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez“U.S. Representative supporting El-Sayed”personMike Rogers“Republican nominee for U.S. Senate”personBernie Sanders“U.S. Senator supporting El-Sayed”personAbdul El-Sayed“Progressive candidate and former Wayne County health director”personJocelyn Benson“Secretary of State running for governor”personChuck Schumer“Senate Minority Leader supporting Stevens”personDonald Trump“Former President supporting John James”