Abdul El-Sayed has won the Democratic primary for the open Senate seat in Michigan, defeating Rep. Haley Stevens. The primary was closely contested, reflecting divisions within the Democratic Party. El-Sayed will face former Rep. Mike Rogers, who was unopposed in the Republican primary. In other races, Rep. Shri Thanedar is trailing progressive challenger Donavan McKinney in Michigan's 13th District. In Washington state, Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Republican state Sen. John Braun have advanced from the all-party primary in the 3rd District. Senator Bernie Sanders has urged progressive voters to support Democrats in the November elections, regardless of primary outcomes.
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Abdul El-Sayed Wins Democratic Senate Primary in Michigan
Abdul El-Sayed has secured the Democratic nomination for the Senate seat in Michigan after defeating Rep. Haley Stevens in a close primary. El-Sayed will compete against former Rep. Mike Rogers in the general election. Other notable primary results include Rep. Shri Thanedar's close race in Michigan and the advancement of Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez in Washington state.
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Election highlights: Midterm matchups take shape in primaries across five states as Abdul El-Sayed wins in Michigan
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Abdul El-Sayed Wins Democratic Senate Primary in Michigan