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The progressive Democrat has consistently had large leads over Representative Haley Stevens, despite debates about which candidate will be more electable in November.
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Polls begin closing in Michigan with eyes on high-stakes Democratic primary for US Senate seat – live updates
Voters in Michigan are choosing between Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive former public health official, and representative Haley Stevens, a centrist backed by Democratic leaders, for a key US Senate seat Michigan votes in key Senate primary as Democrats battle over party’s future Sign up for US Breaking News email Almost all of the polls have closed in Michigan. We’ll bring you the results as they come in, particularly…
Guardian
Three key takeaways from Michigan's Democratic Senate primary – video explainer
Abdul El-Sayed, a former public health official, beat Haley Stevens to win the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan. El-Sayed will now face Republican Mike Rogers in November. Here are three major takeaways of the race from the Guardian's midwest politics correspondent Rachel Leingang Continue reading...
NYT
Inside the Abdul El-Sayed Watch Party
Tim Balk joins Natalie Kitroeff on “The Call” from Michigan, where he attended the election night watch party of the Democratic Senate primary candidate Abdul El-Sayed. Mr. Balk spoke to supporters of the progressive Democrat as they waited for results in a closer-than-expected race.
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NYTimes – US NYT
Where El-Sayed Showed Strengths, and Weaknesses, in the Michigan Primary
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed had a strong showing in college towns, while Representative Haley Stevens did well in Black urban centers.
Guardian
Top Democrats set aside qualms and embrace progressive Abdul El-Sayed
Democrats ‘united by a common purpose: putting a check on Trump’, Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand say Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary What we learned from midterm primary elections Leading Democrats quickly papered over whatever qualms they had about progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed after his win in the Michigan Senate primary was confirmed on Wednesday, instead welcoming the former public healt…
NYTimes – US NYT
El-Sayed Won a High-Stakes Michigan Primary. Now Comes the Hard Part.
Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate candidacy poses a critical test of Democrats’ ascendant progressive wing: Can an insurgent candidate, with unabashedly liberal positions, win a general election in a moderate state?
TIME
The Winners and Losers From Michigan's High-Stakes Senate Primary
What the tight outcome means for Abdul El-Sayed, AIPAC and Chuck Schumer
NYTimes – US NYT
Takeaways From the Primary Elections in Michigan
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed narrowly prevailed over Representative Haley Stevens in the Democratic primary for Senate in Michigan, setting up a nervy race to November for the party.
BBC News – World BBC
Left-wing political outsider wins Democratic Senate primary in Michigan
Abdul El-Sayed, the son of Egyptian immigrants, would be the first Muslim US senator if elected in November.
Guardian
Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary in defining race for Democrats
Progressive candidate will face Republican Mike Rogers in race to represent midwestern purple state in the Senate US politics live – latest updates Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic primary for US Senate in Michigan , becoming the latest leftwing candidate to capture the party’s nomination ahead of November’s midterm elections. El-Sayed, a progressive, beat Haley Stevens, a moderate US representative backed by the p…
TIME
Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Primary, Delivering Progressives a Major Battleground Victory
It’s a narrow but major victory for the Democrats' insurgent progressive wing.
NYTimes – US NYT
Abdul El-Sayed Wins Democratic Senate Primary in Michigan in a Victory for the Left
Dr. El-Sayed, a progressive former public health official, narrowly defeated Representative Haley Stevens, a moderate, in a bitter primary dominated by the politics of Israel.
NPR – Politics NPR
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan's Democratic primary for Senate
El-Sayed, an epidemiologist, backs Medicare for all and decries corporate money in politics. He beat Rep. Haley Stevens, whose supporters said she would have had a better chance in the fall.
CBS
Abdul El-Sayed says "there's a lot of healing to do" after Senate primary
Abdul El-Sayed has a narrow led in the state's Democratic Senate primary against Rep. Haley Stevens.
Guardian
Michigan Democratic race to close to call with El-Sayed in narrow lead First Thing
Haley Stevens trails progressive in Senate primary as counting continues. Plus, meet the man who names cockroaches after Tolkein and Pokémon characters Good morning. A Democratic Senate primary in Michigan remains too close to call , with Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive former public health official, holding a narrow lead over the establishment-backed congresswoman Haley Stevens. The battleground state is crucial to t…
NPR
5 states went to the polls Tuesday. Takeaways from the primary elections
Five states held primary elections Tuesday that could play a decisive role in which party controls Congress in the midterm elections. A look at the results and the race that's too close to call.
Guardian
Michigan Senate Democratic primary race remains too close to call as El-Sayed holds narrow lead – US politics live
The former public health official has slight lead over congresswoman Haley Stevens, but vote count could continue well into the day El-Sayed holds narrow lead in Michigan Senate primary but race too close to call In some non-primary news: Max Miller , the beleaguered US Republican representative from Ohio , has vowed to defy a rising groundswell of resignation calls from his own party over domestic abuse allegations…
NYTimes – US NYT
5 Things to Know About Abdul El-Sayed, Democratic Senate Hopeful in Michigan
Dr. El-Sayed, a progressive candidate, is a vocal critic of Israel. He is known for his rhetorical abilities, which have drawn cheers and criticism.
Guardian
El-Sayed holds narrow lead in Michigan Senate primary but race too close to call
Progressive ex-public health official in tight battle against Haley Stevens in state’s Democratic primary The marquee race for the Democratic nomination for Senate in Michigan remained too close to call on Tuesday night, with Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive former public health official, holding a narrow lead over Congresswoman Haley Stevens. The battleground state is crucial to the party’s hopes of winning back contr…
NYTimes – US NYT
Here are 5 big moments in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary.
NYTimes – US NYT
El-Sayed Leads Stevens in Michigan Democratic Senate Primary, Polls Show
The progressive Democrat has consistently had large leads over Representative Haley Stevens, despite debates about which candidate will be more electable in November.
CBS
Breaking down the race between El-Sayed and Stevens for Michigan's Democratic Senate primary
Michigan Democrats Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens are facing off in a key Senate primary on Tuesday. Ed O'Keefe has the details.
NYTimes – US NYT
What to Watch in Michigan’s High-Stakes Primary Elections
A high-stakes Senate contest and other races will offer fresh indicators of what Democratic voters are seeking.
NYTimes – US NYT
5 Things to Know About Haley Stevens, Democratic Senate Hopeful in Michigan
Ms. Stevens, a fourth-term congresswoman, is the choice of Democratic leadership in Washington, D.C., and Michigan.
NYTimes – US NYT
Counties to Watch in Michigan’s Democratic Senate Primary
Results from these eight Michigan counties may prove crucial in an uncertain race between Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Representative Haley Stevens.
NYTimes – US NYT
AIPAC Spending Dominates the Michigan Democratic Senate Primary
Representative Haley Stevens has been backed by tens of millions of dollars, much of it from pro-Israel groups and hidden donors. Her rival, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, has tried to make that support a liability.
