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Michigan voters to weigh in on critical Senate, House races

Stevens is competing with Abdul El-Sayed in the Democratic primary for Michigan’s open Senate seat.

Michigan voters to weigh in on critical Senate, House races
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Michigan voters are set to choose nominees in primary races for governor, the Senate and the House. The open-seat Senate contest is described as the marquee race, with debate over U.S. support for Israel featuring in the Democratic primary.

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Haley M. Stevens D · MI-11
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Democratic candidate in Michigan’s open-seat Senate primary

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Democratic candidate in Michigan’s open-seat Senate primary

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Democratic candidate in Michigan’s 7th District

John James
R · MI-10

Michigan representative and Republican gubernatorial candidate

Democratic candidate in Michigan’s 7th District

Elissa Slotkin
D · MI · SEN

Michigan senator who backs Matthew Maasdam

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose endorsement is cited in the Michigan governor’s race

Republican candidate who could face the Democratic nominee

Republican candidate challenging Kristen McDonald Rivet

Democratic representative facing a challenger in Michigan’s 8th District

Tom Barrett
R · MI-7

Republican representative facing reelection in Michigan’s 7th District

Gary C. Peters
D · MI · SEN

Retiring Michigan senator

Shri Thanedar
D · MI-13

Democratic representative facing a primary challenger

Democratic candidate in Michigan’s 7th District

ALSO MENTIONED  Chris Swanson, Genesee County sheriff and Democratic gubernatorial candidate; Donovan McKinney, Michigan state representative challenging Shri Thanedar; Gretchen Whitmer, Term-limited Michigan governor; Jocelyn Benson, Michigan secretary of state and Democratic gubernatorial candidate; Perry Johnson, Businessman and Republican gubernatorial candidate

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Michigan Democratic Senate Primary Called for Abdul El-Sayed

Representative Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed competed in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, a contest framed across the spectrum as a major test between the party's moderate and progressive wings. Left-leaning outlets examine late polling showing El-Sayed ahead as a signal of where Democratic voters are headed. Center outlets focus on competing visions regarding healthcare and aid to Israel, alongside candidate electability against Republican Mike Rogers. Right-leaning outlets emphasize ideological divisions, with Fox News arguing that Stevens offered a stronger, more mainstream alternative for the general election.

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