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Dem civil war hits primary debate stage in fiery battleground showdown: 'What are you hiding?'

Stevens defended her campaign and contrasted her positions with El-Sayed’s during their Michigan Democratic primary debate.

Dem civil war hits primary debate stage in fiery battleground showdown: 'What are you hiding?'
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Michigan Senate candidates Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed clashed in a Democratic primary debate over campaign spending, Israel, immigration, and other issues. The winner will face Republican Mike Rogers in a closely watched race for an open Senate seat.

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Haley M. Stevens D · MI-11
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Democratic Senate candidate who debated Abdul El-Sayed

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Democratic Senate candidate who debated Haley Stevens

El-Sayed's version of this story ↗
Elissa Slotkin
D · MI · SEN

Michigan senator who defeated Mike Rogers in 2024

Michigan state senator and former Senate candidate who suspended her campaign

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President referenced in discussion of Michigan’s recent presidential vote

Bernie Sanders
I · VT · SEN

Senator who endorsed El-Sayed

Republican Senate candidate expected to face the Democratic nominee

Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate Minority Leader and Stevens supporter

Representative who endorsed El-Sayed

Gary C. Peters
D · MI · SEN

Michigan senator who is retiring

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Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed Debate in Michigan Senate Primary

Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed clashed over campaign spending and Israel during a Michigan Democratic Senate primary debate. Left-leaning outlets present the debate as evidence that neither candidate’s proposals meet working-class needs. Center outlets focus on the candidates’ policy disputes, records and claims. Right-leaning outlets emphasize a Democratic ideological fight, portraying the candidates as establishment and far-left opponents.

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