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NewsWPLG Local 10 – PoliticsAugust 5, 2026Miami-Dade

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

U.S. Representative Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed are in a competitive race for the Democratic nomination for Michigan's U.S. Senate seat, with vote counting continuing into Wednesday morning. The outcome of the primary will determine the Democratic challenger to Republican nominee Mike Rogers in a race critical to control of the U.S. Senate.

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Why It Matters

The winner of this primary will represent the Democratic Party in a key Senate race that could determine which party controls the chamber during the final two years of President Trump's term.

Key Facts

  • Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed are in a close race for the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination in Michigan.
  • The winner will face Republican nominee Mike Rogers in the general election.
  • Outside groups backing Stevens spent over $50 million, including $30 million from AIPAC.
  • Wayne County, Michigan's most populous county, was a key factor in the vote count as results were reported late.
  • The race is viewed as a proxy battle between the Democratic Party's establishment and progressive wings.
  • In the GOP gubernatorial primary, John James defeated Perry Johnson.
  • In the Democratic gubernatorial primary, Jocelyn Benson defeated Chris Swanson.
  • Democratic state Senator Sean McCann won the nomination for the 4th District House seat.
  • Community organizer William Lawrence won the Democratic nomination for the 7th District House seat.
  • Michael Bouchard won the GOP primary for the 10th District House seat.
  • Christina Hines won the Democratic primary for the 10th District House seat.
  • Rep. Shri Thanedar faced a primary challenge in the 13th District.

Who's Mentioned

personHaley Stevens“U.S. Representative and Democratic Senate candidate”personMike Rogers“Republican U.S. Senate nominee”personBernie Sanders“U.S. Senator supporting El-Sayed”personAbdul El-Sayed“Progressive Democratic Senate candidate and former Wayne County health director”personChuck Schumer“Senate Minority Leader supporting Stevens”organizationAIPAC“American Israel Public Affairs Committee; provided significant outside spending ”personDonald Trump“President of the United States”