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What El-Sayed's primary win means for Democrats in November

Crosscut | Seattle

Aug 6, 2026

What El-Sayed's primary win means for Democrats in November

A progressive who has never held elected office defeated an establishment-backed congresswoman in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary. Abdul El-Sayed defeated Haley Stevens i…

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What El-Sayed's primary win means for Democrats in November

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