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El-Sayed Beats Stevens in Michigan Primary, $30M AIPAC Outlay

8/5/2026

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Abdul El-Sayed, former Wayne County health director, won Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary over Rep. Haley Stevens.
Abdul El-Sayed campaigned on Medicare for All, finance reform and ending U.S. aid to Israel.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer backed Rep. Haley Stevens while Sen. Bernie Sanders supported Abdul El-Sayed, highlighting a split in the party.
Outside groups spent over $50 million for Rep. Haley Stevens, including more than $30 million from AIPAC.

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Story summary

Abdul El-Sayed, former Wayne County health director, won Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary over Rep. Haley Stevens.
Abdul El-Sayed campaigned on Medicare for All, finance reform and ending U.S. aid to Israel.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer backed Rep. Haley Stevens while Sen. Bernie Sanders supported Abdul El-Sayed, highlighting a split in the party.
Outside groups spent over $50 million for Rep. Haley Stevens, including more than $30 million from AIPAC.