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5 Aug 2026

Will the Democrats shift left after El-Sayed’s win in Michigan?

Communities Editor

The radical left has scored another electoral victory in the United States – after  progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed narrowly won the Democratic Senate primary race in Michigan, with the narrowest of margins over his moderate rival Haley Stevens.

After a highly contentious race, Mr El-Sayed will now have to prove he can unite the party behind his bid to win the state from the Republicans in November.