READ MORE STORIESPolitics: Battleground Voters Signal a New DirectionProgressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed pulled off a landmark victory over Congresswoman Haley Stevens in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary. Former Representative Cori Bush, who made history in 2020 as the state’s first Black congresswoman, fell short in her bid to reclaim her seat in the 1st congressional district. Congressman Wesley Bell defeated her in a competitive primary, with critics targeting her legislative record and her resistance to compromise. For our communities, where Black congressional representation carries deep meaning, these races matter far beyond a single election night.r 60,000 residents to flee their neighborhoods. While no deaths or injuries have been reported, countless families are staring at the charred remains of their homes.