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Abdul El-Sayed speaks into a megaphone at a rally. Haley Stevens, in a separate photo, speaks to journalists outside in a park.
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Michigan’s Democratic senate primary is a tight, expensive race

Russ McNamara, Sophia Valchine July 24, 2026

Michigan’s Democratic U.S. Senate Primary is one of the most closely watched and deeply debated in the country.    With less...

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US Senator Gary Peters endorses Haley Stevens

Russ McNamara, Sophia Valchine July 14, 2026

Outgoing US Senator Gary Peters is endorsing Congresswoman Haley Stevens in the Democratic primary for US Senate.  Peters described Stevens as an “outstanding” candidate...

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Abdul El-Sayed stands arms crossed in front of a gray sky. Haley Stevens sits posed in front of a professional photo backdrop with the American flag.
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The Metro: What Michigan’s Senate race reveals about the state — and future — of the Democratic Party

Sam Corey, Owen Armentrout, The Metro July 7, 2026

 Come November, thousands of political seats are up for grabs. One of the most compelling races in Michigan is...

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McMorrow drops bid for US Senate

Russ McNamara, Sophia Valchine July 6, 2026

Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow has suspended her campaign for US Senate.  In a video announcing her decision, McMorrow highlighted some of her and...

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Poll: Democratic US senate candidates lead Rogers in general election

Russ McNamara, Sophia Valchine June 30, 2026

The democratic primary in the race for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat is one of the most-watched - and most-expensive...

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Political commentator Hasan Piker explains endorsement of El-Sayed for US Senate

Russ McNamara, Sophia Valchine June 24, 2026

The race for the Democratic nomination in Michigan’s U.S. Senate race has been one of the most fascinating in the...

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A split screen of Jocelyn Benson and Adbul El Sayed when they were at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
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Anatomy of an endorsement: Why the UAW chose El-Sayed, Benson

Russ McNamara, Sophia Valchine June 12, 2026

The United Auto Workers (UAW) endorsed Abdul El-Sayed for Michigan’s open U.S. senate seat and Jocelyn Benson for Governor.   For UAW Region...

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Inside the Michigan Capitol building.
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The Metro: Power, money and silence — Michigan politics this week

Robyn Vincent, The Metro January 8, 2026

In Michigan, hundreds of millions of dollars that people are counting on remain frozen. Last year’s state budget included roughly...

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