Abdul El-Sayed Ekes Out Victory In Closer Than Expected Michigan Primary

1 sourceUpdated Aug 5, 2026

Former public health official Abdul El-Sayed defeated Democratic Michigan Rep. Haley Stevens in the Democratic Senate primary Tuesday, dealing another blow to establishment Democrats and the pro-Israel lobby.

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