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How to fix toxic Democratic primaries

Abdul El-Sayed would be in stronger shape as the Democratic Senate nominee with different primary process

Salon

‘America deserved 9/11?’: Meet the Press host pushes El-Sayed on Hasan Piker

After Michigan primary win, Abdul El-Sayed knocks ‘cancel culture’ attempts to force him to disavow controversial ally Hasan Piker

The Independent UK

‘What’s your choice between a Republican and a crazy person?’ Insiders dish on midterm prospects after Michigan

ANALYSIS: The contentious primary in Michigan makes Republicans giddy at the prospect of picking up disaffected Haley Stevens supporters not enthused about a progressive like Abdul El-Sayed. But, Eric Garcia writes, they are increasingly worried about Texas

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Abdul El-Sayed (D) defeated Haley Stevens (D) in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Michigan on August 4, 2026

Abdul El-Sayed (D) defeated Haley Stevens (D) in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Michigan on August 4, 2026.

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How Abdul El-Sayed went from political oblivion to progressive breakthrough in Michigan Senate race

Abdul El-Sayed narrowly won Michigan's U.S. Senate primary, defeating Representative Haley Stevens. He will now face Republican Mike Rogers in the general election contest. El-Sayed's progressive agenda overcame significant outside spending and establishment backing. His victory is seen as a key test for the progressive movement in a swing state.…

The Economic Times

Abdul El-Sayed narrowly won in Michigan. Here’s what that could mean for progressives in future elections

ANALYSIS: Abdul El-Sayed just won by the skin of his teeth. His victory proves that the Bernie brand is far from unpopular in the Midwest, but that progressives will still have to climb mountains to win, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK

Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary in defining race for Democrats

Progressive candidate will face Republican Mike Rogers in race to represent midwestern purple state in the Senate

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Progressives notch another victory after Abdul El-Sayed wins Democratic Senate nomination in Michigan

The vote count continues in Michigan as progressive Abdul El-Sayed holds a narrow lead over Rep. Haley Stevens

The Independent UK

Democrats face most contentious – and crucial – test yet with Michigan primary

Voters are faced with the thorny question of electability: who can win this purple state in November and potentially push Democrats toward a US Senate majority?

The Guardian - US

In Michigan, the Price of Energy Is on the Ballot and Both Parties Know It

The GOP spent years circling the state as a key 2026 pickup opportunity. But after a lopsided election loss, doubts are creeping in.

Capital & Main

Democrats look to key Senate race to define party – but ‘fed-up’ Michigan voters just want change

Daily realities of healthcare, prices and Gaza driving wave of anti-establishment sentiment among Democratic voters in closely watched contest

The Guardian - US

Mallory McMorrow Leaves Michigan Senate Race, Clearing the Way for Two-Way Democratic Contest

McMorrow thanked supporters who helped build "a campaign with zero corporate PAC dollars" and emphasized that her withdrawal does not mark the end of her political involvement

Latin Times

As McMorrow exits Senate race, the fight for her supporters begins in Michigan

Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow’s decision to end her campaign for Senate sets up a fierce contest between the Democratic Party’s establishment and progressive wings with about a month to go until the primary. “I haven’t been shy about calling for new leadership and a better Democratic Party. I mean…

Roll Call

Democrats begin withdrawing endorsements of Graham Platner after Senate candidate is accused of sexual assault – as it happened

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Michigan Democrat Mallory McMorrow ends bid for US Senate

Exit leaves primary voters to choose between progressive Abdul El-Sayed and centrist Haley Stevens in must-win seat

The Independent UK

Democratic rising star Mallory McMorrow unexpectedly drops out of key Michigan Senate race

Polls showed her support dropping after clash with fellow progressive Abdul El-Sayed and Twitch streamer Hasan Piker

The Guardian - US

AOC endorses progressive Democrat in closely watched Michigan race for US Senate seat

Abdul El-Sayed, backed by Bernie Sanders, leads polls ahead of Haley Stevens and Mallory McMorrow in primary

The Guardian - US

‘How do we know you won’t be the next John Fetterman?’: bruised Democrats weigh how to win back voters

The party may reclaim the US House and even Senate, but primary candidates are far from united on how to move forward

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The Independent UK

Michigan candidate blasted for AI-altered image that has him looking extra buff

Candidates across the country were soon posting AI-enhanced images of them appearing with hulking physiques

The Guardian - US

Democrats have fresh hope to win back Senate – could they really pull it off?

North Carolina, Ohio, Maine and Alaska are key targets for a party bullish after a bruising Republican primary in Texas

The Independent UK

Democrats eyeing 2028 bids are turning to a progressive flagbearer to strengthen their left-wing credentials

ANALYSIS: Massachusetts senator’s influence is currently boosting Mallory McMorrow in Michigan’s contentious Democratic primary proxy fight, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK

Step off, Chuck! Democrats stunningly warn Schumer to stay out of races after Maine Mills meltdown

ANALYSIS: ‘The Democratic establishment is completely disconnected from where Democratic voters are,’ one strategist told Eric Garcia, after the rebuke to the seemingly out-of-touch 75-year-old Senate minority leader

Reason

ICE Is on a $45 Billion Building Spree. Can Small Towns Support These New Migrant Warehouses?

The government is selling the policy with the same arguments you’d expect for subsidized factories or sports stadiums.

The Guardian - US

Lewd messages linked to University of Michigan regent who led campaign against pro-Palestinian students

Jordan Acker, who pushed legal action against protesters, is running for re-election in race reflecting tensions on Israel

The Guardian - US

Why do elite Democrats fear Hasan Piker?

The party establishment rushed to condemn the Twitch streamer after news of his alliance with a Michigan Senate candidate

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