APTOPIX Election 2026 Michigan Senate

Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive candidate in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Michigan, speaks during a primary election night event Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, at the Majestic Theatre in Detroit.

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Stevens and El-Sayed are in a close race for Michigan's Democratic Senate nomination

Stevens and El-Sayed are in a close race for Michigan's Democratic Senate nomination

U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive Abdul El-Sayed are in a close race for the Democratic Senate nomination in Michigan. The primary became one of the nation’s most expensive campaigns and a proxy battle between the Democratic Party’s establishment and progressive wings. Tuesday's winner will face off in November against Republican former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, who is running unopposed after narrowly losing a Senate race in 2024. Democrats were also picking nominees to replace Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and to settle several competitive House primaries.