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Bernie Sanders-Backed Abdul El-Sayed's Chances in Michigan Senate Race—Poll

Bernie Sanders-Backed Abdul El-Sayed's Chances in Michigan Senate Race—Poll

Summary

Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary race is very close, with Abdul El-Sayed, Haley Stevens, and Mallory McMorrow all having similar support. Polls show the candidates are nearly tied, with many voters still undecided as they compete to replace Senator Gary Peters.

Key Facts

  • A recent poll shows Stevens at 23%, El-Sayed and McMorrow each at 22%, with 33% of voters unsure whom they will support.
  • Stevens is backed by centrist Democrats, while El-Sayed and McMorrow appeal to more progressive voters.
  • El-Sayed has support from Senator Bernie Sanders and activist Hasan Piker.
  • McMorrow and Stevens have support from pro-Israel groups J Street and AIPAC, though AIPAC has a negative perception among many voters.
  • Senator Gary Peters, the current Democrat, is not running for re-election.
  • President Donald Trump won Michigan in 2016 and 2024 but currently has a declining approval rating nationwide.
  • Polls show mixed results in who would win against Republican Mike Rogers, the leading GOP candidate.
  • Many voters are still undecided, making their choice critical for the primary outcome.
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