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Bernie-backed progressive Abdul El-Sayed scores 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

The Independent UK · Aug 5

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,…

France 24 · Aug 5

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

Abdul El-Sayed and his opponent Haley Stevens were both optimistic late in the evening

The Guardian - US · Aug 5

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Michigan Primary Senate election results 2026: In Abdul El-Sayed vs Haley Stevens, who is winning? Latest updates

Voters in five US states cast ballots in primary elections on Tuesday. These contests are expected to shape the battle for control of Congress next year. Several Democratic primaries featured contests between incumbent lawmakers and progressive challengers. Redistricting played a key role in the races across these states. Missouri and…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Michigan Senate primary: El-Sayed, Stevens face off in key test of Democrats’ Israel stance

Michigan's Democratic Senate primary is a key test for the party's future direction. The contest pits a progressive against a moderate, highlighting divisions over Israel. Voters are deciding between an anti-establishment message and a more moderate approach. This race could influence future presidential candidates' stances on foreign policy. The outcome…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Michigan’s high-stakes Democratic primary for US Senate seat too close to call – as it happened

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The Guardian - US · Aug 4

The August elections that could derail Trump – and burst open a civil war among Democrats

Alaska, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri South Carolina and Wisconsin are just some of the states braced for crucial House, Senate and gubernatorial primaries this month

The Independent UK · Aug 4

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Michigan votes in key Senate primary as Democrats battle over party’s future

Progressive Abdul El-Sayed leads in polls against centrist Haley Stevens as party looks to regain control of US Senate

The Guardian - US · Aug 4

Michigan Democrats pick nominee in high-profile Senate primary amid record pro-Israel spending

US Democrats vote Tuesday in a high-profile Senate primary in Michigan, choosing between a left-wing populist and an establishment-backed congresswoman who received the largest-ever financial contributions in a Democratic congressional primary, with pro-Israel lobby AIPAC spending some $30 million on the race.

France 24 · Aug 4

At the Races: Left, right and Michigan

Welcome to a special edition of At the Races! Throughout the 2026 primary season, watch for these updates from the CQ Roll Call campaign team on what you need to know for Election Day. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire and…

Roll Call · Aug 4

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 · Aug 2

Elections Ballotpedia is covering in August 2026

In August 2026, Ballotpedia is tracking 4089 elections across 27 states. These include 15 statewide elections, two territory-wide elections, 517 special elections held to fill vacancies in 19 states, as well as one recall election in Oregon.

Ballotpedia · Jul 31

Contentious Democratic Senate contest dominates Michigan’s primary season

Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary has been among the most contentious elections so far this year. With a week to go until the Aug. 4 primary, the matchup that pits Rep. Haley Stevens and former Wayne County public health official Abdul El-Sayed highlights the ongoing tension between the party’s moderate and…

Roll Call · Jul 28

First Thing: Pentagon accused of disrespecting war dead as Trump threatens to resume Iran war

Controversial move to classify Iran war as two separate campaigns criticised as attempt to minimise casualty figures. Plus, the man who started an animal shelter after a dog saved his life

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28

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The Guardian - US · Jul 28

Michigan progressive Abdul El-Sayed says ‘ogre’ remark not directed at rival

El-Sayed says in TV debate ‘ogre on a pike’ Zoom comment was in reference to John Fetterman, not Haley Stevens

The Guardian - US · Jul 26

He’s a doctor and a progressive. Will he win a key US Senate race in Michigan?

Abdul El-Sayed may be buoyed by a younger, anti-establishment coalition as he runs against an establishment candidate

Benzinga · Jul 22

Pete Hegseth Tells Senate Iran War Has Cost $37.5 Billion as He Seeks Billions More: 'Without These Funds, We Face Critical Shortfalls'

The Pentagon has raised its official estimate for the cost of the U.S.-Israel war against Iran to $37.5 billion, as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended a broader request for nearly $70 billion in supplemental war funding during a Senate hearing.

Salon · Jul 21

Pro-science PAC backs El-Sayed

314 Action, which has been criticized for ties to pro-Israel lobbying in the past, shows a shake-up in Michigan

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The Economic Times · Jul 17

Americans are angry about data centers. Politicians are feeling the pressure

Just down the road, though, cranes reach above towering fences at the site of a $16 billion project - one that has turned this town of 2,400 people into the latest U.S. flashpoint over AI data centers.

Reason · Jul 16

Abdul El-Sayed's Supporters Are Elites Too

Who would have guessed?

Roll Call · Jul 16

At the Races: Democratic aches in the Great Lakes

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari With its early August primary looming, Michigan is the next state to shine…

Roll Call · Jul 16

Democratic candidates sustain fundraising pace as GOP strains to keep up

Democratic Senate candidates continue to swamp their Republican rivals in fundraising, with new campaign finance data showing several of them sitting on staggering stockpiles of cash. They’ll need all of that cash to counter a potential floodgate of GOP spending following last month’s Supreme Court decision that cleared the way…

Saving Advice · Jul 15

Michigan Reps Challenge Tariff Policies Over Household Affordability Concerns

Michigan lawmakers are renewing their criticism of broad federal tariff policies, arguing that higher import costs are making it more difficult for families already coping...

Ballotpedia · Jul 15

U.S. Sen. Gary Peters becomes the 28th retiring member of the U.S. Congress to endorse a successor this year

On July 13, U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.), who is not running for re-election this year, endorsed Haley Stevens (D) in the Democratic primary to succeed him in representing Michigan in the U.S. Senate.

Ballotpedia · Jul 13

Six citizenship voting measures on the ballot in 2026 continue second wave of historical trend

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