In the Democratic primary for the Senate seat in Michigan, former public health official Abdul El-Sayed holds a narrow lead over U.S. Representative Haley Stevens. The vote count is expected to continue throughout the day. Stevens, who has represented Michigan’s 11th House district since 2019, has positioned herself as a pragmatic problem-solver and has received endorsements from prominent Democratic figures, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, and retiring Senator Gary Peters. Her campaign has also benefited from significant outside spending, including contributions from groups affiliated with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC).
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Michigan Senate Democratic primary race remains close as El-Sayed leads
Abdul El-Sayed leads in the Michigan Senate Democratic primary against Haley Stevens, with the vote count ongoing. Stevens has received endorsements from key Democratic leaders and substantial outside funding for her campaign.
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