Progressive Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan primary in jolt to Democrats
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…
The Democratic Party's progressive faction experienced a notable triumph on Wednesday as Abdul El-Sayed emerged victorious in Michigan's Democratic Senate nomination. The healthcare advocate emphasized economic issues and opposition to unreserved military assistance to Israel throughout his campaign. As the first progressive to win a statewide primary in the state that had previously backed President Donald Trump in 2024, El-Sayed will face off against Republican Mike Rogers in November. The contentious primary contest drew the highest voter turnout in Michigan's Democratic history.
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