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August 4, 2026
Abdul El-Sayed Projected to Win Michigan Democratic Senate Primary as Vote Count Continues
- Abdul El-Sayed has 49.5% of the vote compared to Rep. Haley Stevens' 45.78%, with the race still too close to call.
- NBC News projects El-Sayed will emerge victorious, highlighting a divide between the Democratic Party's progressive and moderate factions.
- The primary winner will face Republican nominee Mike Rogers in the general election to replace retiring Senator Gary Peters.
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- Kornacki Cam: Watch Steve analyze midterm primary election resultsAug 4, 2026 at 8:04 PM · NBC
- Michigan Senate race too close to call: 5 takeawaysAug 5, 2026 at 6:19 AM · The Hill
- Democrats' bitter civil war hits Michigan, but biggest prize still up for grabsAug 5, 2026 at 7:28 AM · Fox News
- Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens in tight contest as Michigan counts Democratic Senate primary votesAug 5, 2026 at 8:44 AM · CBS News
- Takeaways from a big primary night in Michigan, Kansas, Missouri and moreAug 5, 2026 at 9:15 AM · Washington Post
- Michigan Senate Democratic primary race remains too close to call as El-Sayed holds narrow lead – US politics liveAug 5, 2026 at 9:46 AM · The Guardian
- Progressives and moderate Democrats both see wins in primary races while Trump flexes power over GOPAug 5, 2026 at 10:08 AM · NPR
- Who is Abdul El-Sayed? Progressive Democrat expected to win Michigan primaryAug 5, 2026 at 10:36 AM · Independent