Michigan Democratic Party

Abdul El-Sayed narrowly defeated Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan’s U.S. Senate primary, setting up a November race against Republican Mike Rogers. His victory, by a margin of less than 1 percentage point, marks a political breakthrough for progressives despite over $60 million in outside spending against him.

William Lawrence won the Democratic primary for Michigan’s 7th Congressional District, defeating Bridget Brink and Matt Maasdam. He will face Republican incumbent Tom Barrett in the November general election. The district is rated a 'toss-up' by Cook Political Report, and Lawrence’s victory reflects a split between progressive and moderate wings of the Democratic Party.

Jeremy Moss won the Democratic primary for Michigan’s 11th Congressional District with 49.2% of the vote. He will face Republican candidate Ethan Baker in November. If elected, Moss could become Michigan’s first openly LGBTQ+ representative.

Jocelyn Benson won the Democratic gubernatorial primary over Chris Swanson with an 85% to 15% lead, securing the nomination for governor. Benson outperformed Swanson in fundraising, raising $4.9 million compared to Swanson's $722,000, and received support from national and state Democratic organizations.

Jocelyn Benson, Michigan’s secretary of state, won the Democratic nomination for governor at the Michigan Democratic Party State Endorsement Convention in Detroit in April.

The Democratic field for Michigan's governor is united behind Jocelyn Benson, while Republicans face a contentious primary between John James and Perry Johnson. The two GOP candidates have engaged in legal battles, mutual attacks, and policy disagreements over tax cuts and data center regulations. Johnson self-funds his campaign with significant personal wealth, while James relies on PAC support and raised less overall.

Michigan Democrats and labor leaders criticized Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers for supporting policies they claim have increased costs for food, housing, gas, and healthcare. The event coincided with the one-year anniversary of the U.S. Senate passage of Trump's H.R. 1, or the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act,' which they argue contributed to rising expenses for residents. Speakers highlighted cuts to healthcare programs and affordability struggles, contrasting Rogers' stance with their emphasis on advocating for working families.

Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed deleted a tweet calling for reparations for Indigenous people on Thanksgiving. El-Sayed has discussed the importance of reparations for Black and Indigenous people in video footage. His campaign has been marked by several controversies, including accusations of deleting posts and exaggerating his medical background.

Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed's campaign pitch as a 'physician' is under fire due to gaps in his medical license records, despite never holding a medical license in Michigan or New York. El-Sayed has repeatedly described himself as a physician on the campaign trail and in public biographies. His medical credentials are a key part of his campaign

Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed's campaign pitch as a 'physician' is under fire due to gaps in his medical license records. Despite claiming to be a physician, El-Sayed has never held a medical license in Michigan or New York. His campaign has focused on his medical credentials, but public records indicate he lacks the necessary licenses.

Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed has claimed to be a physician despite having little experience as a licensed medical doctor. He has never been granted a medical license in Michigan or New York. El-Sayed's campaign is based on his medical credentials, but his history of suggesting he served as a practicing physician has added confusion to his achievements.

Michigan Democratic Attorney General Dana Nessel calls for a recount of votes cast during the state's Democratic convention due to improper vote tallies. State Sen. Sylvia Santana also called for an independent audit, alleging material errors with the voting systems. The internal drama occurs as Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pushes back against a Justice Department request for voter data.

Michigan Democratic Attorney General Dana Nessel is calling for a recount of votes cast during the state's Democratic convention due to improper vote tallies. The convention was held on April 19 with over 6,000 delegates voting on candidates for statewide offices. State Sen. Sylvia Santana has also called for an independent audit of the convention's elections.

Michigan Democrats nominated Amir Makled, a candidate who previously shared posts praising Hezbollah leaders Hassan Nasrallah and Abu Ali Khalil, after he defeated Jewish incumbent Regent Jordan Acker. The decision sparked criticism from former party leader Brandon Dillon, who called Makled's social media activity a pattern of 'extremism and bigotry.'

Michigan Democrats nominated Amir Makled, a candidate who shared posts praising Hezbollah leaders Hassan Nasrallah and Abu Ali Khalil, after ousting Jewish regent Jordan Acker. The decision sparked criticism, including from former state party leader Brandon Dillon, who called Makled's social media activity 'extremist and bigoted.' Makled, a lawyer who represented anti-Israel protest organizers at the University of Michigan, also shared a deleted post from Candace Owens labeling Israelis as 'demons.'