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Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic Senate primary in narrow victory over Haley Stevens

Abdul El-Sayed, a former public health official, won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Michigan after a narrow victory over Rep. Haley Stevens. The primary race served as a significant test for the Democratic Party's progressive wing, as El-Sayed campaigned on a platform of "Medicare for All" and a desire to end military aid to Israel. While Stevens was backed by the Democratic establishment and received significant funding from pro-Israel lobbyists, El-Sayed captured the energy of progressive leaders like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The victory was confirmed by the Associated Press after a slim margin of 14,893 votes. El-Sayed will now face Republican Mike Rogers in the general election. The administration announced that the race will help determine control of the Senate during the final two years of the presidency of President Trump. Democratic leaders, including Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, have rallied behind El-Sayed to put a check on the legislative agenda of the administration.

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