- A political figure gains early backing and endorsements from various sources in a district outside Detroit, Michigan.
- Haley Stevens and others contest the vacant U.S. Senate seat in a primary election.
A contest is underway for the U.S. Senate seat following the departure of Gary Peters, leading to primaries for the Republican nomination and the Democratic primary.
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What happened
A contest is underway for the U.S. Senate seat following the departure of Gary Peters, leading to primaries for the Republican nomination and the Democratic primary.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Sanders backed McKinney in the primary, while AIPAC support became a campaign issue, and El-Sayed seeks to succeed retiring Peters.Sub-event
- Mike Rogers is running for the Michigan Senate seat and will face Gary Peters in the general election, backed by Donald Trump.Sub-event
- A candidate in the U.S. Senate primary narrowly won against an establishment candidate and is scheduled for the general election.Sub-event
Trump endorses candidates vying for the Democratic primary nomination for the vacant Senate seat.1 source
Campaigning in Michigan to represent the state's interests amid policy accusations.1 source
El-Sayed leads Stevens in Democratic primary polls as the Michigan Senate seat contest heats up.1 source
- Abdul El-Sayed is competing in the primary election to replace Gary Peters in the U.S. Senate seat.Sub-event
The contest's outcome is seen as critical for the Democratic Party's future and Senate balance.1 source
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El-Sayed's progressive support and the Stevens/Rogers matchup define the Democratic Senate primary contest.1 source
- Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers are accused of being influenced by the pharmaceutical industry.Sub-event
- Bernadette Smith and Mallory McMorrow are contesting the U.S. Senate seat.Sub-event
- Peters' endorsement signals establishment support against El-Sayed.Sub-event
- Gary Peters endorsed Haley Stevens, and a primary winner is scheduled to face Mike Rogers in November during the U.S. Senate contest.Sub-event
Peters is retiring, triggering a Senate contest where El-Sayed rejects Schumer's influence.1 source
- A competitive primary bid is underway for the open U.S. Senate seat in Texas, with the race tied as of July 2nd.Sub-event
- Mallory McMorrow, Haley Stevens, Abdul El-Sayed, and Mike Rogers are contesting the Democratic primary nomination for a Senate seat.Sub-event
Political maneuvering heats up as Schumer backs Stevens and Sanders supports El-Sayed in the Senate primary race.1 source
Peters' departure creates a vacancy, leading to primaries contested by El-Sayed, Rogers, and McMorrow.1 source
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Part of
Haley Stevens and others contest the vacant U.S. Senate seat in a primary election.Also in this story
- Abdul El-Sayed successfully won the primary election to replace the retiring Gary Peters, defeating Haley Stevens.
- In the context of Gary Peters' retirement, Haley Stevens is currently running against Abdul El-Sayed for the vacant U.S. Senate seat in Michigan.
- Haley Stevens is running to replace Gary Peters in the Senate, advocating for reduced dependence on China.
- Abdul El-Sayed earned early political backing from Bernie Sanders and received endorsements from Arizona senators on May 28, 2026.
The entities involved
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Gary Peters
American politician and naval officer (born 1958)
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Abdul El-Sayed
American public health professor
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Mike Rogers
American politician (born 1963)
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Mallory McMorrow
American politician (born 1986)
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Related events
- A close primary race for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate seat is underway.
- Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic nomination against Haley Stevens, while Gary Peters retired and Mike Rogers secured Trump's backing for the open seat.
- Political updates regarding Gary Peters, including his testimony before the Senate Appropriations Committee, criticism of the administration's war handling, and endorsements of his political career.
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