Michigan Democrats nominate Abdul El-Sayed in key Senate race ahead of midtermsControl of Congress remains one of the biggest prizes of this fall's midterm elections, with both parties battling for key House and Senate seats. (NBC) – Control of Congress remains one of the biggest prizes of this fall’s midterm elections, with both parties battling for key House and Senate seats. In Michigan, NBC News projects Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has won his party’s Senate primary, defeating Rep. Haley Stevens in a closely watched race for an open Senate seat. Republicans are closely watching the race as they look to flip a Senate seat currently held by a Democrat. Michigan progressives also celebrated another victory as activist William Lawrence won a Democratic House primary over two challengers.