First Thing: Michigan Democratic race in the balance with El-Sayed holding narrow lead Congresswoman Haley Stevens trails intensely Senate primary as counting continues The Guardian - UK · Aug 5
Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan primary victory is the latest win for progressives challenging establishment-backed Democrats – as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Aug 5
Progressives notch another victory after Abdul El-Sayed wins Democratic Senate nomination in Michigan The vote count continues in Michigan as progressive Abdul El-Sayed holds a narrow lead over Rep. Haley Stevens The Independent UK · Aug 5
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed wins Democratic Senate primary in Michigan Former local public health official Abdul El-Sayed has won a high-profile Democratic primary for Michigan’s open Senate seat, advancing to a general election that will test whether a progressive Democrat can win statewide in a key Midwestern battleground. El-Sayed, a former public health official, was leading Rep. Haley Stevens by… Roll Call · Aug 5
Bernie-backed progressive Abdul El-Sayed scores Michigan win in blow to Democratic establishment: report Progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed is now expected to be the Democratic nominee in November’s senate election The Independent UK · Aug 5
Michigan Democratic primary seen as latest test for party's progressive wing The race between US Representative Haley Stevens and former public health official Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's Democratic Senate race is one of the clearest tests yet of the party’s future. El-Sayed held a narrow lead over US Representative Haley Stevens as of Tuesday evening. The winner will face Mike Rogers,… France 24 · Aug 5
El-Sayed holds narrow lead in Michigan Senate primary but race too close to call Abdul El-Sayed and his opponent Haley Stevens were both optimistic late in the evening The Guardian - US · Aug 5
Michigan Primary Senate election results 2026: In Abdul El-Sayed vs Haley Stevens, who is winning? Latest updates Voters in five US states cast ballots in primary elections on Tuesday. These contests are expected to shape the battle for control of Congress next year. Several Democratic primaries featured contests between incumbent lawmakers and progressive challengers. Redistricting played a key role in the races across these states. Missouri and… The Economic Times · Aug 5
Michigan Senate primary: El-Sayed, Stevens face off in key test of Democrats’ Israel stance Michigan's Democratic Senate primary is a key test for the party's future direction. The contest pits a progressive against a moderate, highlighting divisions over Israel. Voters are deciding between an anti-establishment message and a more moderate approach. This race could influence future presidential candidates' stances on foreign policy. The outcome… The Economic Times · Aug 5
Michigan’s high-stakes Democratic primary for US Senate seat too close to call – as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Aug 4
The August elections that could derail Trump – and burst open a civil war among Democrats Alaska, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri South Carolina and Wisconsin are just some of the states braced for crucial House, Senate and gubernatorial primaries this month The Independent UK · Aug 4
Michigan votes in key Senate primary as Democrats battle over party’s future Progressive Abdul El-Sayed leads in polls against centrist Haley Stevens as party looks to regain control of US Senate The Guardian - US · Aug 4
Michigan Democrats pick nominee in high-profile Senate primary amid record pro-Israel spending US Democrats vote Tuesday in a high-profile Senate primary in Michigan, choosing between a left-wing populist and an establishment-backed congresswoman who received the largest-ever financial contributions in a Democratic congressional primary, with pro-Israel lobby AIPAC spending some $30 million on the race. France 24 · Aug 4
At the Races: Left, right and Michigan Welcome to a special edition of At the Races! Throughout the 2026 primary season, watch for these updates from the CQ Roll Call campaign team on what you need to know for Election Day. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire and… Roll Call · Aug 4
The Guardian - US · Aug 2 Democrats face most contentious – and crucial – test yet with Michigan primary Voters are faced with the thorny question of electability: who can win this purple state in November and potentially push Democrats toward a US Senate majority?
Ballotpedia · Jul 31 Elections Ballotpedia is covering in August 2026 In August 2026, Ballotpedia is tracking 4089 elections across 27 states. These include 15 statewide elections, two territory-wide elections, 517 special elections held to fill vacancies in 19 states, as well as one recall election in Oregon.
Roll Call · Jul 28 Contentious Democratic Senate contest dominates Michigan’s primary season Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary has been among the most contentious elections so far this year. With a week to go until the Aug. 4 primary, the matchup that pits Rep. Haley Stevens and former Wayne County public health official Abdul El-Sayed highlights the ongoing tension between the party’s moderate and…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 28 First Thing: Pentagon accused of disrespecting war dead as Trump threatens to resume Iran war Controversial move to classify Iran war as two separate campaigns criticised as attempt to minimise casualty figures. Plus, the man who started an animal shelter after a dog saved his life
The Guardian - US · Jul 28 Michigan progressive Abdul El-Sayed says ‘ogre’ remark not directed at rival El-Sayed says in TV debate ‘ogre on a pike’ Zoom comment was in reference to John Fetterman, not Haley Stevens
The Guardian - US · Jul 26 He’s a doctor and a progressive. Will he win a key US Senate race in Michigan? Abdul El-Sayed may be buoyed by a younger, anti-establishment coalition as he runs against an establishment candidate
Benzinga · Jul 22 Pete Hegseth Tells Senate Iran War Has Cost $37.5 Billion as He Seeks Billions More: 'Without These Funds, We Face Critical Shortfalls' The Pentagon has raised its official estimate for the cost of the U.S.-Israel war against Iran to $37.5 billion, as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended a broader request for nearly $70 billion in supplemental war funding during a Senate hearing.
Salon · Jul 21 Pro-science PAC backs El-Sayed 314 Action, which has been criticized for ties to pro-Israel lobbying in the past, shows a shake-up in Michigan
The Economic Times · Jul 17 Americans are angry about data centers. Politicians are feeling the pressure Just down the road, though, cranes reach above towering fences at the site of a $16 billion project - one that has turned this town of 2,400 people into the latest U.S. flashpoint over AI data centers.
Roll Call · Jul 16 At the Races: Democratic aches in the Great Lakes Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari With its early August primary looming, Michigan is the next state to shine…