Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary shaped by party divisions, gender and faith

Abdul El-Sayed is Democrats’ pick for U.S. Senate in Michigan.  El-Sayed, a former public health official and progressive backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders, defeated Rep. Haley Stevens in Tuesday’s Democratic primary, Decision Desk HQ projects, capping a hotly contested race that drew national attention, as well as tens of millions in outside spending.  He’ll face former…