What to watch in the Aug. 4 primaries: Michigan Senate race tests Democrats’ path forward
Summary
Michigan voters are choosing candidates in key primary races, including the U.S. Senate and governor contests. The Senate race between progressive Abdul El-Sayed and establishment-backed Haley Stevens is closely watched as a test for the Democratic Party's future in a battleground state. Meanwhile, Republicans decide their governor nominee with President Donald Trump endorsing Rep. John James.Key Facts
- Michigan’s Senate primary features Abdul El-Sayed, supported by Senator Bernie Sanders, versus Rep. Haley Stevens, backed by Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer.
- The open Senate seat is due to Senator Gary Peters retiring. Democrats want to keep it to maintain control of the Senate.
- Stevens has received nearly $30 million in outside support from AIPAC, which advocates for strong U.S.-Israel relations.
- Michigan has the largest Arab American population in the U.S., making Israel-related issues important to voters.
- Republican Mike Rogers, a former congressman, will be the GOP nominee for Senate after running unopposed.
- For governor, Republicans will choose between Trump-endorsed Rep. John James and businessman Perry Johnson, who has contributed over $30 million to his own campaign.
- This Michigan race mirrors other states where big self-funded campaigns challenge Trump-backed candidates.
- The Democratic governor primary includes candidates such as Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and others.
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