El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Primary | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 5, 2026 · 1m

Abdul El-Sayed just pulled off a stunning Democratic Senate primary win in Michigan, defeating Rep. Haley Stevens and igniting a national debate about the party’s ideological direction. Backed by Sanders and AOC, El-Sayed ran on bold progressive platforms including Medicare-for-all, ICE abolition, and sharp criticism of Israel’s Gaza actions — making him potentially the first Muslim senator in U.S. history if he wins November. The race shattered fundraising records with over $80 million spent, much of it from pro-Israel outside groups, yet El-Sayed prevailed — signaling deep voter frustration…