The 2026 midterms have kicked into high gear, with Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary taking center stage. Rep. Haley Stevens and former public health official Abdul El-Sayed are vying for the Democratic nomination, with the winner set to face Republican Mike Rogers in November.
Primary Becomes Proxy Fight
The primary has become a proxy fight over the Democratic Party’s direction, with Stevens backed by the party establishment and El-Sayed rallying support from progressives, including Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
While Michigan has dominated national attention, voters in Kansas, Missouri, Virginia, and Washington also headed to the polls, with several contests remaining outstanding, including Michigan’s 13th Congressional District Democratic primary.
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