August 3, 2026

El-Sayed and Stevens Face Off in Michigan Senate Primary Amidst Republican Criticism

Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens are competing for the Democratic nomination to succeed retiring Sen. Gary Peters.
El-Sayed emphasizes progressive policies like Medicare-for-all and has received endorsements from prominent leftist figures.
Republican Mike Rogers criticizes both candidates as too radical and expresses confidence in defeating either in the general election.
Both candidates stress the importance of party unity after the primary to combat the Republican challenge.