Michigan Senate Race Tests Democratic Future | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 4, 2026 · 2m

Michigan’s Democratic Senate race is heating up as progressive powerhouse Abdul El-Sayed, a Muslim candidate pushing Medicare-for-all and ICE abolition, faces off against establishment favorite Haley Stevens in one of the most expensive Senate primaries ever. With over $80 million spent, this showdown isn’t just about Michigan—it’s a national referendum on how far left the Democratic Party can go while still winning. El-Sayed, backed by Sanders and AOC and pledging to reject PAC money, could become the first Muslim U.S. senator if elected. Stevens, endorsed by top Democrats like Gary Peters…