State of the Race: Democratic U.S. Senate race pits old guard, vanguard in battle for party’s soul

By: Ben Solis

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: July 28, 2026

Words: 2,583

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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In August, Michigan Democrats will once again be asked to vote in a bellwether statewide election that could also determine the future electoral prospects of the national party.

Whether voters choose the progressive Abdul El-Sayed or center-left U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens of Birmingham on the Aug. 4 ballot could be a key determinant for whether Democrats or Republicans control the upper chamber of Congress for the next two years.

It could also reveal how …

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