Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan's Senate Primary, moves on to face Mike Rogers
Abdul El-Sayed delivered a hard-fought victory speech in front of the Spirit of Detroit downtown saying, "We took on a machine." Opponent Mike Rogers fired off a response calling El-Sayed an extremist and spoke about Michigan's economy and education struggles, adding that for 25 years both Senate seats were held by Democrats. "The choice this November is simple: common sense or complete insanity," he said. "They've driven 200,000 manufacturing jobs out of Michigan. They've dropped our schools to 45th in the nation. Working people are paying more, earning less, and getting left behind.
Abdul El-Sayed delivered a hard-fought victory speech in front of the Spirit of Detroit downtown saying, "We took on a machine." Opponent Mike Rogers fired off a response calling El-Sayed an extremist and spoke about Michigan's economy and education struggles, adding that for 25 years both Senate seats were held by Democrats. "The choice this November is simple: common sense or complete insanity," he said. "They've driven 200,000 manufacturing jobs out of Michigan. They've dropped our schools to 45th in the nation. Working people are paying more, earning less, and getting left behind.
Reactions after El-Sayed defeats Stevens
El-Sayed advances to run against Republican Mike Rogers in the general election on Nov. 4. He wasted no time launching into attacks on Rogers, a former 14-year member of Congress as a representative and onetime FBI agent. Rogers advanced through the primary unopposed after narrowly losing to Elissa Slotkin in 2024.
El-Sayed advances to run against Republican Mike Rogers in the general election on Nov. 4. He wasted no time launching into attacks on Rogers, a former 14-year member of Congress as a representative and onetime FBI agent. Rogers advanced through the primary unopposed after narrowly losing to Elissa Slotkin in 2024.
Jocelyn Benson, John James win nominations for Michigan Governor
In the race to replace Gretchen Whitmer in the governor’s mansion, voters rallied behind Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Rep. John James.
In the race to replace Gretchen Whitmer in the governor’s mansion, voters rallied behind Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Rep. John James.
Michigan U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed challenges Mike Rogers to debates
Abdul El-Sayed delivered a hard-fought victory speech in front of the Spirit of Detroit downtown saying, "We took on a machine." The political outsider prevailed against what he called $70 million of outside spending in support of Rep. Haley Stevens.
Abdul El-Sayed delivered a hard-fought victory speech in front of the Spirit of Detroit downtown saying, "We took on a machine." The political outsider prevailed against what he called $70 million of outside spending in support of Rep. Haley Stevens.
Michigan primary results: How the progressive candidates did
Michigan’s primary results are in, and the three progressive candidates backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders all won their respective races Tuesday night.
Michigan’s primary results are in, and the three progressive candidates backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders all won their respective races Tuesday night.
Michigan primary results: Bouchard takes on Hines for open John James House seat
Bouchard is the son of the longtime Oakland County Sheriff and an Army National Guard captain. Hines is a Warren attorney and former prosecutor.
Bouchard is the son of the longtime Oakland County Sheriff and an Army National Guard captain. Hines is a Warren attorney and former prosecutor.
Senate primary winner Abdul El-Sayed talks upset over Haley Stevens: 'We shook up the world'
El-Sayed delivered a message of unity to fellow Democrats at the close of a grueling Democrat Senate primary campaign against political veteran Haley Stevens, a four-time US Representative.
El-Sayed delivered a message of unity to fellow Democrats at the close of a grueling Democrat Senate primary campaign against political veteran Haley Stevens, a four-time US Representative.
Mike Rogers, Abdul El-Sayed waste no time going on the attack as November looms
With the Democratic primary in the rear-view mirror, Michigan's U.S. Senate candidates are wasting no time pivoting toward the general election.
With the Democratic primary in the rear-view mirror, Michigan's U.S. Senate candidates are wasting no time pivoting toward the general election.
Abdul El-Sayed's speech after winning Democratic Senate primary
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed speaks in downtown Detroit after clinching the Democratic Senate primary by one percent over Rep. Haley Stevens.
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed speaks in downtown Detroit after clinching the Democratic Senate primary by one percent over Rep. Haley Stevens.
District 13 Primary: Donavan McKinney ousts Shri Thanedar
Donnavan McKinney is projected to beat incumbent Shri Thanedar in an upset of the U.S. District 13 Democratic primary.
Donnavan McKinney is projected to beat incumbent Shri Thanedar in an upset of the U.S. District 13 Democratic primary.
Abdul El-Sayed defeats Haley Stevens in Democratic Senate primary race
The race is finally decided in one of the most heavily watched Democratic Senate match-ups in the country.
The race is finally decided in one of the most heavily watched Democratic Senate match-ups in the country.
Michigan primary: El-Sayed small lead over Stevens, votes still being tallied
In the hotly contested Michigan Senate Democratic primary, Abdul El-Sayed leads early results over Haley Stevens, with a 4-point margin. The race is still too close to call, with many votes from Wayne County still needing to be counted.
In the hotly contested Michigan Senate Democratic primary, Abdul El-Sayed leads early results over Haley Stevens, with a 4-point margin. The race is still too close to call, with many votes from Wayne County still needing to be counted.
Michigan primary results: William Lawrence wins 7th district
William Lawrence won Michigan's competitive 7th district primary. Here’s a look ahead at what that means for November.
William Lawrence won Michigan's competitive 7th district primary. Here’s a look ahead at what that means for November.
Michigan primary: El-Sayed, Stevens race still too close to call
The Democratic Senate race between Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed is one of the clearest tests yet of the party’s future. The race is still too close to call hours after the polls in Michigan closed. Here's the latest.
The Democratic Senate race between Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed is one of the clearest tests yet of the party’s future. The race is still too close to call hours after the polls in Michigan closed. Here's the latest.
Michigan primary: John James victory speech
Trump-backed John James is the projected of the Republican primary for governor of Michigan, defeating Perry Johnson. He'll go up against Jocelyn Benson, the Democratic nominee, in the race for governor.
Trump-backed John James is the projected of the Republican primary for governor of Michigan, defeating Perry Johnson. He'll go up against Jocelyn Benson, the Democratic nominee, in the race for governor.
Michigan primary: John James projected winner
Trump-backed John James is the projected of the Republican primary for governor of Michigan, defeating Perry Johnson. He'll go up against Jocelyn Benson, the Democratic nominee, in the race for governor.
Trump-backed John James is the projected of the Republican primary for governor of Michigan, defeating Perry Johnson. He'll go up against Jocelyn Benson, the Democratic nominee, in the race for governor.
Michigan primary: Democratic primary race is tight
Hours after the polls have closed, the race for the Democratic primary for Senate in Michigan is still close between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens. It'll all come down to how Wayne County voted.
Hours after the polls have closed, the race for the Democratic primary for Senate in Michigan is still close between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens. It'll all come down to how Wayne County voted.
Rep. John James defeats Perry Johnson for GOP nomination in Michigan Governor race
In the race to replace Gretchen Whitmer in the Governor’s mansion, Republican voters rallied behind Rep. John James, making him the GOP nomination for November.
In the race to replace Gretchen Whitmer in the Governor’s mansion, Republican voters rallied behind Rep. John James, making him the GOP nomination for November.
Michigan primary: Jocelyn Benson projected winner
Jocelyn Benson is the projected winner of the Democratic primary for Governor of Michigan.
Jocelyn Benson is the projected winner of the Democratic primary for Governor of Michigan.
Michigan primary: El-Sayed, Stevens face off in Senate race
The Democratic Senate race between Rep. Haley Stevens and former public health official Abdul El-Sayed is one of the clearest tests yet of the party’s future. Two hours after the polls closed, the race has yet to be called.
The Democratic Senate race between Rep. Haley Stevens and former public health official Abdul El-Sayed is one of the clearest tests yet of the party’s future. Two hours after the polls closed, the race has yet to be called.