Topline Progressive Abdul El-Sayed narrowly won Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary against Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich.—the latest test of the left flank’s influence in the party after a string of high-profile wins this primary season. US Democratic Senate candidate from Michigan Abdul El-Sayed waves to supporters after addressing them at his election night event at The Majestic Theatre in Detroit, Michigan, on August 4, 2026. I am so proud to be your Democratic nominee for US Senate. El-Sayed has accused Israel of “genocide” in Gaza and has criticized U.S. aid to Israel. In Colorado last month, Democratic Socialist Melat Kiros defeated 15-term Rep. Diana DeGette in a Democratic congressional primary.