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Michigan Senate Primary Election

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Stevens has received tens of millions of dollars in outside spending, including the largest donation ever from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), which supports pro-Israel candidates.

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Abdul El-Sayed, an insurgent former public health official who harnessed Democratic frustration with the party establishment, narrowly defeated Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan's U.S. Senate primary, setting up a crucial test for progressives in a key battleground state.

4 of 6 outletsfirst reported 4 Augwording from CBC

Former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, the Republican who lost the 2024 Michigan U.S. Senate race to Democrat Elissa Slotkin, is running for U.S. Senate in the state again this year.

3 of 6 outletsfirst reported 4 Augwording from Fox News

El-Sayed will face former Republican Congressman Mike Rogers in November.

3 of 6 outletsfirst reported 5 Augwording from Al Jazeera

In Kansas, Trump is supporting state Senate President Ty Masterson in a crowded field of Republican gubernatorial contenders.

3 of 6 outletsfirst reported 4 Augwording from Fox News

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Al Jazeera5 Aug

Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive public health advocate and Democratic candidate, has won the Michigan primary for Senate, defeating US Congresswoman Haley Stevens with support from pro-Israel groups who spent over $30m on her campaign. The result marks a significant blow to AIPAC, which led efforts to defeat El-Sayed, despite its own estimated $60m in campaign spending against him. If El-Sayed wins the general…

Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic primary for Senate, NBC projects →4 articles from Al Jazeera on this story

Fox News6 Aug

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer expressed support for Democratic U.S. Senate primary winner Abdul El-Sayed after initially backing his opponent, Rep. Haley Stevens, who congratulated El-Sayed and extended her support as well. The Senate contest is between El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers in November. Whitmer wrote on social media that she has the Democrats' support to stop "MAGA Republicans" and deliver results…

Michigan Gov Whitmer congratulates El-Sayed, expressing support after backing his opponent in Dem primary →3 articles from Fox News on this story

BBC6 Aug

Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan's Senate Democratic primary with a left-wing platform supported by senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, despite being backed by party leadership and having significantly less funding than his opponent Haley Stevens. The victory is sending shockwaves through the Democratic Party, which will now face a general election contest against former Republican congressman Mike Rogers…

El-Sayed's victory sends tremors through Democratic Party →2 articles from BBC on this story

CBS News4 Aug

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed challenges the assumption that Michigan voters are moderates, arguing that the state's vote for Donald Trump twice suggests it is frustrated with the establishment and seeking change. According to polls, El-Sayed has been leading his opponent, Elissa Slotkin, by double digits since mid-July. El-Sayed advocates for a "broad coalition" of voters who share progressive values…

Senate candidate El-Sayed questions assumption Michigan voters are moderates →2 articles from CBS News on this story

CBC6 Aug

Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's Democratic Senate primary in a narrow victory over Rep. Haley Stevens, with a margin of just under one percentage point, or 14,893 votes out of more than 1.5 million ballots counted. The primary was seen as a test for the progressive wing of the party, and El-Sayed's win represents a significant shift towards this faction within the Democratic Party. He will now face Republican Mike…

Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan's Democratic Senate primary in major victory for party's progressive wing →2 articles from CBC on this story

NPR4 Aug

Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia, and Washington are holding primaries on Tuesday, with competitive House and Senate races that could decide control of Congress next year. In Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat, progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed is leading in polls against moderate Rep. Haley Stevens, who has been boosted by millions in outside spending from groups like the American Israel Public Affairs…

5 states hold polls on Tuesday. Here's what to know →

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4 Aug
AIPAC, the pro-Israel lobbying group, and affiliated groups have spent about $30 million supporting Stevens and opposing El-Sayed in the race, which has already become the most expensive Democratic Senate primary in history.
3 outlets · Fox News
5 Aug
With 91 percent of the votes counted, El-Sayed was holding a narrow lead with 48.9 percent of the vote while Stevens had 47.1 percent of the vote, according to the Associated Press (AP).
2 outlets · Al Jazeera
6 Aug
El-Sayed will face Republican Mike Rogers, a former congressman, in a November midterm race that will help determine control of the Senate.
4 outlets · CBC

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6 Aug Michigan Gov Whitmer congratulates El-Sayed, expressing support after backing his opponent in Dem primaryMichigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer expressed support for Democratic U.S. Senate primary winner Abdul El-Sayed after initially backing his opponent, Rep. Haley Stevens, who congratulated El-Sayed and extended her support as well. The Senate contest is between El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers in November. Whitmer wrote on social media that she has the Democrats' support to stop "MAGA Republicans" and deliver results…Fox News
6 Aug El-Sayed's victory sends tremors through Democratic PartyAbdul El-Sayed has won Michigan's Senate Democratic primary with a left-wing platform supported by senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, despite being backed by party leadership and having significantly less funding than his opponent Haley Stevens. The victory is sending shockwaves through the Democratic Party, which will now face a general election contest against former Republican congressman Mike Rogers…BBC
6 Aug Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan's Democratic Senate primary in major victory for party's progressive wingAbdul El-Sayed won Michigan's Democratic Senate primary in a narrow victory over Rep. Haley Stevens, with a margin of just under one percentage point, or 14,893 votes out of more than 1.5 million ballots counted. The primary was seen as a test for the progressive wing of the party, and El-Sayed's win represents a significant shift towards this faction within the Democratic Party. He will now face Republican Mike…CBC
5 Aug Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic primary for Senate, NBC projectsAbdul El-Sayed, a progressive public health advocate and Democratic candidate, has won the Michigan primary for Senate, defeating US Congresswoman Haley Stevens with support from pro-Israel groups who spent over $30m on her campaign. The result marks a significant blow to AIPAC, which led efforts to defeat El-Sayed, despite its own estimated $60m in campaign spending against him. If El-Sayed wins the general…Al Jazeera
5 Aug Michigan, Missouri, Washington primary elections: Key takeawaysMichigan's Democratic Senate primary between Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed remained close on Wednesday morning, with El-Sayed holding a 1.8 percentage point lead with 91% of votes counted. The two candidates have been locked in a bitter campaign over US support for Israel, with El-Sayed opposing military aid and Stevens receiving significant funding from the pro-Israel American Israel Public Affairs Committee…Al Jazeera
5 Aug Michigan's Democratic Senate primary puts spotlight on big money and pro-Israel lobbyA highly competitive Democratic Senate primary in Michigan is being influenced by significant campaign spending from the pro-Israel lobby group American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) and its affiliated groups. Over $60 million has been spent on behalf of Congresswoman Haley Stevens, with half of it coming from AIPAC-related groups, a record amount for a Democratic primary. The issue has become a flashpoint…CBC
4 Aug From Trump to El-Sayed: US Arabs in Michigan centre Palestine in politicsUS Arab activists in Michigan have opted for Donald Trump over Democratic nominee Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election due to the party's perceived failure to address Israeli policies towards Palestine. According to Al Jazeera analysis, approximately 45% of Arab voters in east Dearborn, Michigan, supported Trump, while 29% voted for Jill Stein and 16% for Harris. The decision was driven by a desire for…Al Jazeera
4 Aug US primaries: What to watch in Kansas, Missouri, Virginia, WashingtonVoters in five US states - Kansas, Missouri, Virginia, Washington, and Michigan - are heading to the polls for midterm primaries on Tuesday. The contests will shape the battle for control of Congress, with Democrats needing to flip four Senate seats and three House seats to regain the majority. In Kansas, a crowded Republican primary for governor is one of the key races to watch, with President Donald Trump…Al Jazeera
4 Aug Senate candidate El-Sayed questions assumption Michigan voters are moderatesMichigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed challenges the assumption that Michigan voters are moderates, arguing that the state's vote for Donald Trump twice suggests it is frustrated with the establishment and seeking change. According to polls, El-Sayed has been leading his opponent, Elissa Slotkin, by double digits since mid-July. El-Sayed advocates for a "broad coalition" of voters who share progressive values…CBS News
4 Aug What to know about primaries in 5 states today: Michigan, Virginia and moreVoters are going to the polls in five states, including Michigan, Virginia, Missouri, Kansas, and Washington, where various primaries are being held. The key races to watch include the Democratic primary for a Senate seat in Michigan, where progressive Abdul El-Sayed is challenging moderate Brenda Stevens. In the Michigan Senate primary, Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are backing…CBS News

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4 Aug 5 states hold polls on Tuesday. Here's what to knowKansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia, and Washington are holding primaries on Tuesday, with competitive House and Senate races that could decide control of Congress next year. In Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat, progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed is leading in polls against moderate Rep. Haley Stevens, who has been boosted by millions in outside spending from groups like the American Israel Public Affairs…NPR
4 Aug Socialist insurgents eye Midwest gains as Dem civil war threatens must-hold Senate seatIn the Michigan primary on Tuesday, a battle between progressive and centrist Democrats for control of the party is underway, with Abdul El-Sayed facing off against Rep. Haley Stevens in a must-hold Senate seat. The winner will determine one of roughly a dozen Senate seats that will decide whether Republicans retain their slim majority. El-Sayed, who has made Medicare-for-all and abolishing ICE central to his…Fox News
4 Aug LIZ PEEK: Michigan can stop the socialist fever rage — or watch it swallow the SenateConservative commentator Liz Peek argues that the outcome of Tuesday's Democratic primary in Michigan will determine whether Democrats take over the Senate and "shut down the Trump agenda". The two main candidates are establishment-backed Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive Abdul El-Sayed, who has a long list of liberal policies he supports, including abolishing ICE and raising taxes. Polls and prediction markets…Fox News
4 Aug The Democrats need to win Michigan… so why is it splitting the party?To win control of Congress, the Democrats likely need to take the Senate seat in Michigan, and party members will decide between a left-wing candidate backed by Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, or a centrist candidate supported by establishment Democrats. The decision has sparked debate about replicating the success of progressive candidates like Zohran Mamdani nationwide. The importance of the Michigan…BBC

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