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El-Sayed Leads Michigan Senate Primary; Rogers Joins General Race

8/4/2026

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Progressive Abdul El-Sayed is contesting the Michigan Senate nomination against moderate Rep. Haley Stevens on Aug 4 2026.
Stevens receives endorsements from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and a pro-Israel super PAC.
Polls place El-Sayed ahead by double digits, though surveys rate Stevens as the stronger general-election candidate.
Former Rep. Mike Rogers, the unopposed 2024 Republican Senate nominee, has entered the general race with $4.5 million.

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Story summary

Progressive Abdul El-Sayed is contesting the Michigan Senate nomination against moderate Rep. Haley Stevens on Aug 4 2026.
Stevens receives endorsements from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and a pro-Israel super PAC.
Polls place El-Sayed ahead by double digits, though surveys rate Stevens as the stronger general-election candidate.
Former Rep. Mike Rogers, the unopposed 2024 Republican Senate nominee, has entered the general race with $4.5 million.