The Latest Breaking News from Michigan

El-Sayed's win causes GOP meltdown

Republican efforts to turn the Democratic Senate nominee into a bogeyman betray their fear

Salon · Aug 6

CDC Adds Six States to Lettuce Linked Cyclospora Outbreak, Bringing the Total to 15

CDC expands the iceberg lettuce Cyclospora outbreak to 15 states with 6,358 cases and 2 deaths. See the new states and what shoppers should know.

Medical Daily · Aug 6

Voters defeated three measures that Republican Legislatures put on the ballot in Missouri and Kansas

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Ballotpedia · Aug 6

William Lawrence (D) defeated Bridget Brink (D) and Matt Maasdam (D) in the Democratic primary for Michigan's 7th Congressional District on August 4, 2026

William Lawrence (D) defeated Bridget Brink (D) and Matt Maasdam (D) in the Democratic primary for Michigan's 7th Congressional District on August 4, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Aug 6

Abdul El-Sayed (D) defeated Haley Stevens (D) in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Michigan on August 4, 2026

Abdul El-Sayed (D) defeated Haley Stevens (D) in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Michigan on August 4, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Aug 6

After bitter primary, El-Sayed seeks to unite Democrats in must-win Michigan race

Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, setting up a key general election contest. He will face Republican Mike Rogers in a swing state race. Democrats aim to unify behind El-Sayed after a divisive primary battle. Republicans are attacking El-Sayed as too extreme for the state. This election is crucial…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

Republicans seize on Michigan progressives' wins, but party is split on socialism message

Republicans are using progressive primary victories to label Democrats as far-left. President Donald Trump attacked Michigan's Senate nominee, Abdul El-Sayed, as a communist. However, some Republican campaigns question the effectiveness of this strategy. They believe economic concerns will outweigh ideological labels for voters. This debate holds significant stakes for upcoming…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

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

In 2019, U.S witnessed worst year for Parasitic infections, this year Michigan alone surpasses that data with 15 states linked to largest outbreak and why is Taco Bell under scanner

Cyclospora is a microscopic, spherical parasite that commonly causes watery diarrhea “with frequent and sometimes explosive bowel movements,” according to the CDC. Outbreaks tend to occur most often in the late spring and summer.

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Trump says Michigan Senate candidate is part of ‘communist’ wave

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The Independent UK · Aug 5