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Moderate, progressive Democrats duke it out in key Michigan primary
Democrats in Michigan select a U.S. Senate candidate on Aug. 4, with U.S. Representative Haley Stevens and former public health official Abdul El-Sayed competing in a primary that pits legislative experience against progressive policies. El-Sayed, backed by U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders and U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, holds a narrow poll lead, while Stevens is endorsed by retiring Senator Gary Peters. The race highlights potential shifts in Democratic Party priorities.
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