NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 4, 2026Miami-Dade
Michigan Democrats hold Senate primary election between Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed
Michigan Democratic voters are choosing between U.S. Representative Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed in a primary election held on Tuesday. The winner of this contest will advance to the November general election, which is considered a key race for control of the U.S. Senate.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – Main FeedWhy It Matters
The outcome of this determines the Democratic candidate for a Senate seat that is central to the party's efforts to secure a majority in the chamber.
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Who's Mentioned
personHaley Stevens“U.S. Representative and moderate Democratic candidate for Senate”organizationAmerican Israel Public Affairs Committee“Provided the largest investment in the race for Stevens”locationDetroit“Location of the news report.”locationMichigan“State where the primary election is taking place.”personGary Peters“Retiring Democratic U.S. Senator”personJohn James“U.S. Representative running in the GOP gubernatorial primary”personMike Rogers“Republican Senate nominee”personBernie Sanders“U.S. Senator who endorsed El-Sayed”personAbdul El-Sayed“Progressive Democratic candidate for Senate and former Wayne County health direc”personDonavan McKinney“State Representative challenging Thanedar”personJocelyn Benson“Secretary of State running in the Democratic gubernatorial primary”personShri Thanedar“U.S. Representative facing a primary challenge”personChuck Schumer“Senate Minority Leader who endorsed Stevens”personChris Swanson“Genesee County Sheriff running in the Democratic gubernatorial primary”personPerry Johnson“Businessperson running in the GOP gubernatorial primary”personDonald Trump“Former President who endorsed John James”