Read our Privacy noticeAfter a hard-fought and bitter campaign and a real nailbiter of an evening, Abdul El-Sayed is the Democratic nominee in the Michigan Senate race. Campaign officials working for Rep. Haley Stevens reportedly viewed the race as more of a toss-up heading into the final hours. In the end, El-Sayed won by a one-point margin of victory. El-Sayed crossed the finish line, yes, but by the skin of his teeth and with the wind at his back. The result could be a demotivating effect across voters of one or even both candidates in future contests.