Abdul El-Sayed defeats Haley Stevens in Democratic Senate primary race
Stevens conceded the primary contest and said she would support El-Sayed in the general election.

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The Associated Press projected Abdul El-Sayed the winner of Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary over Haley Stevens. Stevens said she would support him against Republican nominee Mike Rogers in November.
The Associated Press projected El-Sayed as the winner after he led Stevens 48.5% to 47.5% with 96% of votes counted. El-Sayed declared victory on social media and said he was proud to be the Democratic nominee; Stevens said she offered him her full support for the general election.
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El-Sayed's version of this story ↗Senator who defeated Rogers in his previous Senate bid
Senate candidate who dropped out but remained on the ballot
President who commented on the primary result
Senator who campaigned for El-Sayed
Republican Senate candidate awaiting the general election
Representative who campaigned for El-Sayed
Senator who endorsed Stevens
Retired senator who endorsed Stevens
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33 OUTLETSAbdul El-Sayed defeated Haley Stevens to win Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary. Coverage also identifies Republican Mike Rogers as El-Sayed’s November opponent. Left-leaning outlets present the result as a progressive victory over establishment interests and outside spending. Center outlets describe the result in largely reportorial terms while examining its significance for progressive influence and the coming Senate race. Right-leaning outlets stress establishment spending and frame the outcome as a Republican opportunity, sometimes using sharper ideological labels for El-Sayed.
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