AIPAC Spending Dominates the Michigan Democratic Senate Primary

Representative Haley Stevens has been backed by tens of millions of dollars, much of it from pro-Israel groups and hidden donors. Her rival, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, has tried to make that support a liability.

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

Democratic voters in Michigan are casting ballots Tuesday in a hotly-contested Senate primary between progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed and moderate candidate Rep. Haley Stevens. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe, Aaron Navarro and Anthony Salvanto have the latest on the race.

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Contests featuring Abdul El-Sayed and Cori Bush will test whether criticism of Israel has become a broader force among Democratic voters.

Democratic proxy battle • Michigan voters head to polls in 2026's most consequential primary on Israel  Haaretz

Michigan's Senate Democratic primary between Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens is one of the most closely-watched races of the midterm election.

A highly competitive and bitter Democratic Senate primary playing out in Michigan this week is being viewed as a kind of proxy fight for big money in politics, the power of the pro-Israel lobby and the future of U.S.-Israel relations within the party.

Michigan Democrats vote Tuesday in a closely watched Senate primary between moderate U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive favorite Abdul El-Sayed, with the winner heading to a November contest critical to the party's hopes of reclaiming the Senate majority.

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

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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. The contest pits Abdul El-Sayed, a prog

WASHINGTON, Aug 4 - 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.

How A $60 Million Flop In Michigan Could Change Democratic Politics  HuffPost

Michigan and Missouri Put the Progressive Surge to the Test  New York Magazine

Regardless of whether voters select El-Sayed or Stevens, the Democratic Party will face the monumental task of restoring trust among the many rank-and-file Democrats.

A high-profile primary contest takes place Tuesday in Michigan, where Haley Stevens will face Abdul El-Sayed to decide who will be the Democratic nominee for Senate.

Voters in the US state of Michigan will cast ballots in a Democratic Senate primary that could reshape the party.

El-Sayed, Stevens make final pitches in Michigan primary that could shape the future of the Democratic party  CNN

How did the race for Michigan Senate become the most expensive Democratic primary race ever? That's the $60-million-dollar question going into Tuesday's race.

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

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

Mainstream Democrats are fretting that progressive victories in two critical primary races in Michigan on Tuesday could jeopardize the party’s chances of clinching must-win congressional seats in November. Abdul El-Sayed and Will Lawrence, who are both backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) for their respective Senate a