How a centrist split boosted progressive hopes in a Democratic House primary in Michigan.

WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY: Good afternoon and happy Tuesday, readers! Several states are holding primary elections, with races for seats in the House and Senate, including in Michigan, Kansas, Missouri, Virginia, and Washington. Are you headed to the ballot box today?  Welcome to Daily on Energy, written by Washington Exa

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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.

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

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

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 Pick Between Moderate And Progressive In High-Profile Senate Primary  HuffPost

Moderate Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive Abdul El-Sayed are facing off in a race that is highlighting party divisions. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has the latest on the Michigan Senate primary.

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.

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.

What to watch in Michigan’s Democratic Senate showdown and other key races in Tuesday’s primaries  CNN

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.

Michigan Democrats pick between moderate and progressive in high-profile Senate primary  Toronto Star

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 Democrats pick between moderate and progressive in high-profile Senate primary  AP News

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

In this key swing state in the northern United States, Tuesday's Democratic Senate primary pits a centrist who supports Israel against a more radical candidate who has criticized Israeli policy. The race encapsulates the strategic debates currently animating the party.

In this key swing state in the northern United States, Tuesday's Democratic Senate primary pits a centrist who supports Israel against a more radical candidate who has criticized Israeli policy. The race encapsulates the strategic debates currently animating the party.

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On Tuesday, voters will choose between ex-congresswoman Cori Bush, or pro-Israel incumbent Wesley Bell The pastor of a historically Black church on St Louis’s north side, Rodrick Burton has watched with bewilderment as the congressional race in his district has drawn national attention not about the bloodshed in his co

High-Stakes Michigan Primary Tests Progressive Clout and the Democratic Direction  WSJ

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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