Michigan votes in key Senate primary as Democrats battle over party’s future
Summary
Michigan’s Democratic primary for the US Senate is happening as voters choose between a progressive candidate, Abdul El-Sayed, who supports universal healthcare, and a moderate candidate, Haley Stevens, backed by the party establishment. The winner will face Republican Mike Rogers and the race is important for Democrats trying to regain control of the US Senate.Key Facts
- Michigan voters are deciding between progressive Abdul El-Sayed and moderate Haley Stevens in the Democratic Senate primary.
- El-Sayed supports universal healthcare and leads recent polls.
- Stevens is a US representative who flipped a previously Republican seat.
- Over $40 million in outside spending has gone into the race, including from groups linked to the pro-Israel lobby Aipac.
- The Democratic nominee will run against Republican Mike Rogers, who lost the Senate race in 2024.
- Democrats want to regain the Senate, where Republicans hold 53 of 100 seats.
- Other primaries on the same day happen in Missouri and Washington state with similar progressive vs. moderate or establishment battles.
- Progressive Senator Bernie Sanders supports El-Sayed and other progressive candidates in Michigan and elsewhere.
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