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

Michigan Democrats face a choice between progressive Abdul El-Sayed and center-left Haley Stevens in the August 4 Senate primary. The race could determine whether Democrats retain control of the U.S. Senate and reflect broader national debates over the party’s direction. El-Sayed, endorsed by progressive figures like Bernie Sanders, challenges Stevens, who has support from Democratic establishment leaders including Gretchen Whitmer.