Explore

Detroit Free Press Detroit Free Press
What's going to happen in Michigan's U.S. Senate primary | Opinion

What's going to happen in Michigan's U.S. Senate primary | Opinion

What I'm watching in today's U.S. Senate primary.
AP News AP News
The Latest: Michigan Democratic Senate primary is test between progressives and the establishment

The Latest: Michigan Democratic Senate primary is test between progressives and the establishment

Michigan will offer the country its clearest gauge yet on the direction of the Democratic Party, as primary voters in the battleground state choose between a progressive standard-bearer and an establishment-backed candidate
AP News AP News
El-Sayed and Stevens make final Democratic Senate primary push in Michigan churches, union halls

El-Sayed and Stevens make final Democratic Senate primary push in Michigan churches, union halls

The two Democrats running for U.S. Senate in Michigan spent one of their final days campaigning in Detroit-area churches and union halls
USA Today USA Today
8 things we're watching in the 2026 Michigan August primary election

8 things we're watching in the 2026 Michigan August primary election

A governor's tilt, a key Senate seat and a handful of interesting Congress races will be set up by the Aug. 4 primary in Michigan.
AP News AP News
Democrats’ future is on the line as El-Sayed and Stevens make final push in Michigan primary

Democrats’ future is on the line as El-Sayed and Stevens make final push in Michigan primary

The Democrats running for U.S. Senate in Michigan spent one of their final days campaigning in Detroit-area churches and union halls
USA Today USA Today
Michigan Democrats split over Abdul El-Sayed, Haley Stevens Senate race

Michigan Democrats split over Abdul El-Sayed, Haley Stevens Senate race

Michiganders head to polls in a contentious Democratic Senate primary between the progressive Abdul El-Sayed and the more moderate U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens.
AP News AP News
What to watch in the Aug. 4 primaries: Michigan Senate race tests Democrats' path forward

What to watch in the Aug. 4 primaries: Michigan Senate race tests Democrats' path forward

Michigan’s marquee Democratic Senate primary, testing whether the party wants a progressive standard-bearer or an establishment-backed pick with government experience, tops Tuesday’s list of must-watch elections
Reuters Reuters
Michigan primary offers key test of Democratic voters' views on Israel

Michigan primary offers key test of Democratic voters' views on Israel

By Tim Reid WASHINGTON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Michigan voters head to the polls on Tuesday in a high-stakes Democratic Senate primary that could shape the battle for control of Congress and the future of the Democratic Party amid a fierce internal debate over U.S. support for Israel.
Rapid Read Rapid Read
Stevens and El-Sayed Make Final Push as Polls Show El-Sayed Leading in Michigan Senate Primary

Stevens and El-Sayed Make Final Push as Polls Show El-Sayed Leading in Michigan Senate Primary

As the Democratic primary for the Michigan Senate seat approaches, Congresswoman Haley Stevens and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed are intensifying their campaigns. The race is noted as the most expensive Democratic Senate primary ever, with significant financial backing for both candidates. El-Sayed, a progressive public health expert, is leading Stevens in recent polls. The campaign has been marked by heated exchanges, with Stevens criticizing El-Sayed's past electoral losses and questioning his capabilities. Voters express a desire for candidates to focus on substantive issues rather than personal attacks.
Rapid Read Rapid Read
Mike Rogers Predicts Democratic Shift Will Turn Michigan Senate Seat Red

Mike Rogers Predicts Democratic Shift Will Turn Michigan Senate Seat Red

Former Representative Mike Rogers is making another bid for a Michigan Senate seat after narrowly losing in 2024. Rogers claims that the Democratic Party's shift to the left, led by figures like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders, presents a prime opportunity for Republicans in the upcoming election. He describes this shift as a 'crazy train' that has come to Michigan, suggesting that it could alienate moderate voters. Rogers, who previously served as an FBI agent and chaired the House Intelligence Committee, is running unopposed in the Republican primary. The Democratic primary, however, is highly contested between Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive public health expert Abdul El-Sayed, with El-Sayed currently leading in polls.
Rapid Read Rapid Read
Michigan Democratic Party Plans Rally Following Divisive Primary

Michigan Democratic Party Plans Rally Following Divisive Primary

The Michigan Democratic Party is organizing a rally to unify its members after a divisive primary. The event, scheduled for August 7 in Detroit, aims to celebrate the party's statewide ticket ahead of the midterm elections. The primary has highlighted ideological divides within the party, with moderate and progressive candidates vying for key positions. The gubernatorial primary features Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson against Genesee County Sheriff Swanson, while the U.S. Senate race includes U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and former health director Abdul El-Sayed. The rally will feature prominent Democratic figures and focus on party unity.
Detroit Free Press Detroit Free Press
8 things we're watching in the 2026 Michigan August primary election

8 things we're watching in the 2026 Michigan August primary election

A governor's tilt, a key Senate seat and a handful of interesting Congress races will be set up by the Aug. 4 primary in Michigan.