Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic primary for Senate, NBC projects
Summary
Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate in Michigan, defeating Haley Stevens despite large campaign spending by groups supporting Stevens. He will run against former Republican Congressman Mike Rogers in the November election.Key Facts
- Abdul El-Sayed is a progressive public health advocate.
- He won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Michigan.
- More than $60 million was spent in the campaign, mostly by pro-Israel groups backing his opponent, Haley Stevens.
- The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) supported Stevens with over $30 million.
- Michigan is a swing state that voted for President Donald Trump in 2024.
- If El-Sayed wins in November, he would be the first Muslim senator in U.S. history.
- The November race could impact which party controls the Senate during President Trump’s term.
- El-Sayed has called the events in Gaza a genocide and wants to redirect funds toward U.S. community needs like healthcare and housing.
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