Michigan Senate race: Clashes over Trump, Israel, and party alignment
The latest in this situation
- Stevens reversed her endorsement of El-Sayed during the primary contest.
- Stevens surpassed El-Sayed in campaign spending during the primary.
- Candidates clash over Trump's corruption, Israel policy, and economic issues in the Michigan primary.
- Trump welcomed Stevens, but El-Sayed disinvited her and attacked AIPAC.
- A Congresswoman makes an endorsement near Election Day in the Michigan primary.
How it started
Abdul El-Sayed wins Democratic nomination for Michigan Senate seat
What happened
Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate seat in Michigan. The primary election featured El-Sayed and Haley Stevens, with Mallory McMorrow endorsing El-Sayed during the contest. The race is taking place following the decision of Gary Peters not to seek re-election.
Why it matters
The contest is viewed as an indicator of the direction of the Democratic Party, which is currently split between moderates and progressives. The winner of the primary will face Mike Rogers in the general election for the open seat.
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Who's involved
- Abdul El-SayedDemocratic nominee for the U.S. Senate seat in Michigan
- Haley StevensPrimary rival to Abdul El-Sayed for the Senate seat
- Gary PetersRetiring U.S. Senator whose departure created the open seat
- Mallory McMorrowPolitician who endorsed Abdul El-Sayed
- Mike RogersRepublican candidate set to face the winner of the Senate race
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Stevens endorses Rogers and criticizes El-Sayed as the Michigan Senate race progresses.1 source
- Cindy Hyde-Smith is a Democratic incumbent participating in the contested Michigan Senate primary race.Sub-event
- Haley Stevens and Mallory McMorrow were cited in flawed polling data.Sub-event
El-Sayed leads the Michigan Senate race; Scholten notes he must connect with the black community.1 source
- Haley Stevens defeated her opponent in the primary election for the vacant U.S. Senate seat in Michigan.Sub-event
- Abdul El-Sayed campaigns for the Michigan Senate seat, advocating for Medicare for All and succeeding Gary Peters.Sub-event
- 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.Sub-event
- Gregory Markkanen faces a Democrat in the 110th district as Gary Peters vacates his Michigan Senate seat.Sub-event
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- The contest for the U.S. Senate seat in Michigan is progressing following Gary Peters' decision not to run again.Sub-event
McMorrow endorsed El-Sayed, and Mike Rogers is set to face the winner of the Senate race.1 source
Slotkin, a former CIA analyst, enters the Senate race against Stevens and El-Sayed.1 source
- Candidates in the Michigan Senate race clashed in a televised debate, focusing on policy issues like Medicare for All.Sub-event
The candidates vying for the Senate nod include El-Sayed, Stevens, and McMorrow, with Peters' departure being central to the contest.1 source
- Abdul El-Sayed is running for U.S. Senate in Michigan.Sub-event
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The entities involved
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Abdul El-Sayed
American public health professor
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Haley Stevens
American politician (born 1983)
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Gary Peters
American politician and naval officer (born 1958)
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Mallory McMorrow
American politician (born 1986)
Related events
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez donated $1 million to Abdul El-Sayed's campaign for the Michigan U.S. Senate seat.
- Abdul El-Sayed allegedly told Haley Stevens to stay away from his campaign during the Michigan Senate primary.
- Abdul El-Sayed is running for U.S. Senate in Michigan.
- The Michigan Senate race features Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers, with Gary Peters retiring and El-Sayed launching an attack on Rogers over pharma ties.
- El-Sayed and Rogers debated for Michigan's U.S. Senate seat, amid accusations and policy criticism from both sides.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- econotimes.com
- nbcnews.com
- theblaze.com
- clevelandjewishnews.com
- yahoo.com
- redstate.com
- wwmt.com
- politifact.com
- newsweek.com
- wnmufm.orgEl-Sayed and Stevens debate aid to Israel, campaign donations in final debate
- nytimes.com
- nypost.com