Democrats Stevens and El-Sayed face off in primary debate for Michigan Senate
Summary
Democrats Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed will debate on Tuesday for the Michigan Senate primary nomination after Mallory McMorrow ended her campaign. The winner will face former GOP Rep. Mike Rogers in the general election to replace retiring Democratic Sen. Gary Peters.Key Facts
- Haley Stevens is a moderate Democrat backed by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
- Abdul El-Sayed is a progressive Democrat supported by Senators Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
- Mallory McMorrow, who positioned herself as a moderate between Stevens and El-Sayed, suspended her campaign recently.
- The Michigan Democratic Senate primary is scheduled for August 4.
- The winner of the primary will run against Mike Rogers, a Republican who lost narrowly in 2024.
- The Senate seat is important for Democrats’ chances of winning the Senate majority in the November elections.
- Stevens supports Israel and has received backing from the pro-Israel group AIPAC.
- El-Sayed criticizes U.S. funding of Israel and objects to using taxpayer money for military aid to other countries.
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