Source: Fox News
Summary
The Democratic Senate primary in Michigan between Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens remains too close to call. El-Sayed, a progressive candidate backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, held a razor-thin lead over Stevens, who was supported by establishment figures including Sen. Chuck Schumer. The race is a must-win contest for Democrats and one of roughly a dozen Senate races expected to determine whether Republicans retain their narrow majority.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The progressive-versus-establishment battle played out in Michigan’s Senate primary, with El-Sayed and Stevens representing the two wings of the party. The race saw a record-breaking $80 million in spending, with much of the money coming from outside groups supporting Stevens or opposing El-Sayed. The outcome of the race will have significant implications for the balance of power in the Senate.
The establishment scored several victories, including Rep. Wesley Bell’s win in Missouri’s 1st Congressional District. Bell defeated Cori Bush, a former “Squad” member, in a rematch of their 2024 showdown.
President Donald Trump’s sway over the Republican Party was reaffirmed as two Trump-backed candidates won gubernatorial nominations in Michigan and Kansas.
The outcome of the Michigan Senate primary remains uncertain, with El-Sayed and Stevens awaiting the final results.
The race has become a familiar stage for the intraparty fight between progressives and establishment Democrats.
