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Democrat Abdul El-Sayed Defeats Haley Stevens in Michigan Primary

8/5/2026

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Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) in Michigan's Senate primary with about 49% of the vote.
NBC reported the Wednesday result after the Associated Press said 91% of ballots were counted.
El-Sayed, a frequent Israel critic, faced pro-Israel AIPAC-backed Stevens in a Democratic Party test.
The winner will meet Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.) in November, a race key to Democratic Senate hopes.

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Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) in Michigan's Senate primary with about 49% of the vote.
NBC reported the Wednesday result after the Associated Press said 91% of ballots were counted.
El-Sayed, a frequent Israel critic, faced pro-Israel AIPAC-backed Stevens in a Democratic Party test.
The winner will meet Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.) in November, a race key to Democratic Senate hopes.