Michigan Senate race
Coverage of Michigan Senate race in the Nexus archive.
- Michigan Senate Democratic primary too close to call: 5 takeaways
The Michigan Senate Democratic primary remains too close to call, with Abdul El-Sayed leading Rep. Haley Stevens by approximately 2 points as of 2 am EDT. The race highlights Democrats' internal competition for the party's future direction.
- Michigan Democratic primary seen as latest test for party's progressive wing
The Michigan Democratic Senate race between Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed is a key test for the party’s future. El-Sayed held a narrow lead as of Tuesday evening, with the winner facing Mike Rogers in November’s midterm elections.
- Mike Rogers predicts Democrats will be too fractured to win Michigan Senate race
Mike Rogers, a Republican Senate candidate, predicts that Democrats will be divided after their primary, increasing his chances of winning the Michigan Senate race despite an anticipated blue wave.
- Michigan Senate and 10 other races to watch
The Michigan Senate race between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens is a key focus, reflecting tensions within the Democratic Party between progressive and moderate factions. Other notable races in Michigan districts highlight divisions over issues like AIPAC influence and progressive policies, with external groups like Sunrise Movement and Emily’s List playing prominent roles.
- Far-left and DSA push for Dem primary upsets all across Michigan — beyond El-Sayed
Far-left and DSA are pushing for primary upsets beyond the Michigan Senate race, targeting key races across the state including deep blue seats and rural regions. The focus is on multiple races rather than a single Senate contest.
- Michigan Senate race latest: Stevens, El-Sayed new poll, shots traded
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed criticized Rep. Haley Stevens as the 'least capable candidate in America' ahead of the Michigan Senate primary. A new poll indicates El-Sayed is leading in the race.
- Democratic, Republican strategists unpack stalled Blanche nomination, Michigan Senate race and more
President Trump indicated he might withdraw Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general until Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis leave office. The discussion involves political strategists Usamah Andrabi and Kevin Sheridan analyzing the situation on 'The Takeout'.
- Michigan progressive Abdul El-Sayed says ‘ogre’ remark not directed at rival
Abdul El-Sayed, a Michigan Senate candidate, clarified that his 'ogre on a pike' remark during a debate referred to John Fetterman, not his rival Haley Stevens. The comment was made in a Zoom meeting and discussed in a televised debate before the state's primary.
- Previewing the Michigan Senate race
Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed are debating on FOX 2 ahead of the Michigan Senate race, which is described as one of the most contested in the country. Both candidates align with the Democratic Party but hold differing views on various topics, with Dave Dulio, Coleman Young II, and Leslie Love discussing potential outcomes.
- Apple, Google news algorithms suppressed negative stories on Michigan Senate hopeful El-Sayed, study says
A Media Research Center study claims Apple News and Google News algorithms suppressed negative stories about Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, with no negatively framed headlines appearing in the top 20 morning stories reviewed. The study found over 100 right-leaning stories about El-Sayed's record absent from the platforms' feeds, while Apple News and Google News each featured only one headline about the race.
- Whitmer endorses Stevens in Michigan race
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorsed Rep. Haley Stevens over Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate race, reflecting Democratic concerns about a potential far-left primary victory.
- Elizabeth Warren endorses Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race
Elizabeth Warren endorsed Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate primary. El-Sayed faces Haley Stevens in a race critical to Democrats' Senate strategy. Warren criticized Stevens for receiving funds from the United Democracy Project.
- Abdul El-Sayed asks supporters to stop attacking Stevens
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed asked supporters to cease personal attacks against Rep. Haley Stevens after her speaking gaffes drew online mockery. He emphasized the need to focus on issues rather than irrelevant criticisms.
- Michigan Rep. Mallory McMorrow, who trashed rural Americans, suspends Senate bid after polling collapse
Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow suspended her Senate bid, leaving the Democratic contest between Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens for the critical seat.
- Democrat Mallory McMorrow suspends her Michigan Senate campaign and scrambles the pivotal race
Mallory McMorrow suspended her Michigan Senate campaign, leaving a primary contest between Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed. The decision reshapes the race ahead of a televised debate and raises questions about Democratic unity, with Stevens backed by establishment groups and El-Sayed supported by progressive leaders.
- AOC endorses Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race
Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has endorsed Michigan progressive Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in the contested primary for the 2026 cycle. Political strategists Joel Payne and Sarah Chamberlain provided analysis.
- AOC throws her weight behind progressive Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorsed Dr. Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate race. The endorsement occurs in a three-way Democratic primary for the Senate seat.
- Carville says El-Sayed can defeat Rogers in Michigan Senate race
Democratic strategist James Carville stated that Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed can defeat former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.) in November, but El-Sayed must first secure the Democratic nomination. The race is in a red-tinged swing state, as noted during a discussion on 'The Hill Sunday' with NewsNation's Chris Stirewalt.
- Pro-Israel Group Pushes for Haley Stevens in Michigan Senate Race
A pro-Israel group is supporting Haley Stevens in the Michigan Senate race. Representative Haley Stevens has been a vocal supporter of Israel in the past.
- Dem Senate hopeful ripped for trashing middle America in unearthed social media posts: 'Ticks me off'
Democratic Senate hopeful Mallory McMorrow faces criticism over deleted social media posts that disparaged middle America and revealed inconsistencies about her relocation to Michigan. Posts included wishes for coastal states to secede from the Midwest, claims of voting in California after 2014, and comparisons of Trump's governance to Nazi Germany. Her campaign defended the posts as lighthearted jokes.
- Sanders-backed Dem blistered for making 'excuses for terrorists,' slamming 'high and mighty' Americans
Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers accused his Democratic opponent Abdul El-Sayed of making 'excuses for terrorists' after a 2025 town hall video showed El-Sayed suggesting the U.S. should understand the motivations behind terrorism. Rogers criticized El-Sayed for comments linking terrorism to 'pain and frustration' and for past controversies, including fundraising after October 7 and not disavowing far-left streamer Hasan Piker's 9/11 remarks.
- Supreme Court changes coming? Swalwell shakes up California governor’s race: Join Friday’s Whole Hog
The article discusses potential Supreme Court changes under President Trump, Eric Swalwell's entry into California's governor's race, and geopolitical tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. It also touches on the Michigan Senate race and broader political implications.