Progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed is leading Rep. Haley Stevens in the Michigan Democratic Senate primary, according to polling averages and market data analyzed by CNN. El-Sayed holds a double-digit lead, with a more than 10 percentage point advantage in the RealClearPolitics average.
Shifting Sentiment in the Democratic Party
The contest highlights shifting sentiment within the national party base, with 57% of Democrats and Democratic-leaning voters now believing the Democratic Party needs major changes, up from 33% in 2022. CNN senior data reporter Harry Enten noted that Democratic Party voters are upset with the establishment and are looking for change.
El-Sayed, who lost the 2018 Michigan gubernatorial primary to Gretchen Whitmer, enters this race with momentum from the party’s left wing. Voter motivation data reveals a gap between factions within the party, with 80% of very liberal voters reporting being extremely motivated to vote this election season.
Original reporting: Tampa Free Press — read the source article.
