Progressive Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan primary in jolt to Democrats

R ReutersSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-08-05 · 19:50 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive candidate, won the Democratic US Senate nomination in Michigan on Wednesday. This victory marks a significant win for the Democratic Party's progressive wing and its anti-establishment message, particularly in a state that voted for Donald Trump in 2024. El-Sayed, a doctor, centered his campaign on issues such as healthcare, the economy, and ending unconditional military aid to Israel. He is the first progressive to secure a statewide primary win in Michigan. El-Sayed will now face Republican former congressman Mike Rogers in the November general election.

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He will face Republican former congressman Mike Rogers in November.

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Abdul El-Sayed is the first progressive to win a statewide primary in a state that US President Donald Trump carried in 2024.

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El-Sayed's campaign focused on healthcare, the economy and an end to unconditional military aid to Israel.

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Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic Party’s US Senate nomination in Michigan.

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The Democratic Party’s progressive ⁠wing scored a high-profile victory on Wednesday when Abdul El-Sayed won the party’s US Senate nomination ⁠in Michigan, giving its anti-establishment message a boost ahead of November’s midterm elections.El-Sayed, a doctor whose campaign focused on healthcare, the economy and an end to unconditional military aid to Israel, was the first progressive to win a statewide primary in a state that US President Donald Trump carried in 2024.He will face Republican former congressman Mike Rogers in November.

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