Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan, NBC News projected Tuesday evening, defeating moderate Representative Haley Stevens in a closely watched race that will reverberate across Democratic politics and U.S.-Israel relations heading into the 2026 midterm elections. The winner will face a sprint to the general election against unopposed Republican former Rep. Mike Rogers. Progressive Endorsements and Israel PolicyEl-Sayed's victory in the August 4 primary was powered by support from the Democratic Party's progressive wing. SubscribeStevens attempted to consolidate establishment Democratic backing, framing El-Sayed as a risky general-election candidate. Stevens cast El-Sayed as an extremist and as the GOP's preferred candidate in the general election, arguing that a moderate was more likely to defeat Republican Mike Rogers in a battleground state.