Democrats' bitter civil war hits Michigan, but biggest prize still up for grabs
The Democratic Party's progressive wing is seeking a major victory in Michigan's Senate primary, but the outcome remains uncertain. The race between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens is too close to call, with El-Sayed holding a razor-thin lead. The primary elections in five states have yielded mixed results, with some establishment candidates scoring victories and others facing challenges from progressive contenders.
- ▪The Democratic Senate primary in Michigan remains too close to call between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens.
- ▪Abdul El-Sayed is backed by prominent progressive leaders, including Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
- ▪Rep. Wesley Bell of Missouri defeated a Democratic Socialists of America-backed challenger in a rematch of their 2024 showdown.
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State and Local Primaries Democrats' bitter civil war hits Michigan, but biggest prize still up for grabs Takeaways from Tuesday's primaries in Michigan, Missouri, Kansas, Virginia and Washington State By Paul Steinhauser Fox News Published August 5, 2026 3:28am EDT Comments Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video El-Sayed targets Mike Rogers while awaiting outcome of too-close-to-call Senate primary Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed addresses supporters early on Aug. 5 as his Democratic primary against Haley Stevens remains too close to call, urging the party to unite for the general-election fight against Republican Mike Rogers.
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