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How Abdul El-Sayed went from political oblivion to progressive breakthrough in Michigan Senate race

Abdul El-Sayed narrowly won Michigan's U.S. Senate primary, defeating Representative Haley Stevens. He will now face Republican Mike Rogers in the general election contest. El-Sayed's progressive agenda overcame significant outside spending and establishment backing. His victory is seen as a key test for the progressive movement in a swing state.…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

After nixing Nixon, Michigan’s Riegle became a lifelong progressive

Hundreds of American politicians have switched party affiliations during their careers, but when Donald W. Riegle Jr. went from Republican to Democrat in 1973, he was one of the first sitting members of the House to move across the aisle. The shift by the Michigan congressman and later senator was…

Roll Call · May 1

Why Democrats in Michigan are desperate to stop a diehard Trump supporter from winning a seemingly small-time race

Chaos in a Detroit suburb could put a January 6 defender in charge of administering elections for more than 70,000 people

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2025

At the Races: Calling the cops - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

Roll Call · May 30, 2024

Slotkin's Senate run may complicate Dems bid to retake House

In campaign 2024, Democrats are looking to find a successor for one of their top House candidates as they try to retake the majority in the House

The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2023

How Democrats' historic wins will bring 'monumental' shift to Michigan

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Democrats have won control of the state Legislature and the governor's office for the first time in 40 years, providing their party with a chance to reverse decades of GOP policies and overturn a Capitol culture that has catered to Republicans.

Tribune News Service · Nov 10, 2022

GOP gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon quips about kidnapping plot against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

TROY, Mich. — Republican gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon used the 2020 kidnapping plot against Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to attack the Democratic incumbent during speeches on Friday, remarks that quickly drew a backlash.

Tribune News Service · Sep 23, 2022