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See crowds, cars and campaigns in Michigan Senate race

July 29, 2026Updated Aug. 4, 2026, 9:23 p.m. ET
Candidates Abdul El-Sayed (D-MI), right, and U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens during the U.S. Senate debate in Southfield, Mich. on July 27, 2026. Of all the Democratic primaries between a progressive populist and establishment liberal this year, the Michigan Senate contest Aug. 4 could be the most consequential in mapping the party's future. The race between Abdul El-Sayed , a Detroit-based public health officer, and U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens , a former Obama administration official, has touched almost every nerve on the political left leading up to the 2026 midterms. Whether it's who is to blame for the 2024 election outcome, what type of candidate is best to defeat Republicans in a general election or the U.S. relationship with Israel and its prosecution of the war in Gaza , centrist and left-leaning factions agree that the stakes are higher than in any other primary battle.
Candidates Abdul El-Sayed (D-MI), right, and U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens during the U.S. Senate debate in Southfield, Mich. on July 27, 2026. Of all the Democratic primaries between a progressive populist and establishment liberal this year, the Michigan Senate contest Aug. 4 could be the most consequential in mapping the party's future. The race between Abdul El-Sayed, a Detroit-based public health officer, and U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, a former Obama administration official, has touched almost every nerve on the political left leading up to the 2026 midterms. Whether it's who is to blame for the 2024 election outcome, what type of candidate is best to defeat Republicans in a general election or the U.S. relationship with Israel and its prosecution of the war in Gaza, centrist and left-leaning factions agree that the stakes are higher than in any other primary battle.
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U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed holds a campaign rally in Detroit, Mich. on July, 18, 2026.
U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed holds a campaign rally in Detroit, Mich. on July, 18, 2026.
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U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI), a candidate for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat, hosts a "Meet and Greet" campaign event with former House Majority Whip Congressman Jim Clyburn (D-SC) and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer at Michigan Conference-Teamsters on July 24, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. Stevens is running against fellow Democrat U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's Primary Election, which will be held on August 4th.
U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI), a candidate for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat, hosts a "Meet and Greet" campaign event with former House Majority Whip Congressman Jim Clyburn (D-SC) and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer at Michigan Conference-Teamsters on July 24, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. Stevens is running against fellow Democrat U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's Primary Election, which will be held on August 4th.
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Michigan Democratic candidate for Senate Abdul El-Sayed takes the stage at The People V. The Powerful rally at the Detroit Opera House on July 18, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and others joined El-Sayed to rally the crowds.
Michigan Democratic candidate for Senate Abdul El-Sayed takes the stage at The People V. The Powerful rally at the Detroit Opera House on July 18, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and others joined El-Sayed to rally the crowds.
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U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) greets employees as she talks to Joaquin Sarmiento, left, and Haroon Davlatzai, right, during a tour of the Webasto Plymouth Plant on May 1, 2026 in Plymouth, Michigan. Stevens, the Democratic front‑runner in Michigan’s open U.S. Senate race, visited the Michigan convertibles roof plant where workers recently voted to unionize with the United Auto Workers.
U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) greets employees as she talks to Joaquin Sarmiento, left, and Haroon Davlatzai, right, during a tour of the Webasto Plymouth Plant on May 1, 2026 in Plymouth, Michigan. Stevens, the Democratic front‑runner in Michigan’s open U.S. Senate race, visited the Michigan convertibles roof plant where workers recently voted to unionize with the United Auto Workers.
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U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) rally with U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit, Mich. on July, 18, 2026.
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) rally with U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit, Mich. on July, 18, 2026.
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U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens (R) (D-MI), a candidate for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat, hosts a "Meet and Greet" campaign event with former House Majority Whip Congressman Jim Clyburn (L) (D-SC) and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer at Michigan Conference-Teamsters on July 24, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan.
U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens (R) (D-MI), a candidate for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat, hosts a "Meet and Greet" campaign event with former House Majority Whip Congressman Jim Clyburn (L) (D-SC) and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer at Michigan Conference-Teamsters on July 24, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan.
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U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed (D-MI) and U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens participate in a televised U.S. Senate debate moderated by Roop Raj from Fox 2 at Fox 2 Studios in Southfield, Mich. on July 27, 2026.
U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed (D-MI) and U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens participate in a televised U.S. Senate debate moderated by Roop Raj from Fox 2 at Fox 2 Studios in Southfield, Mich. on July 27, 2026.
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Former Wayne County and Detroit health director Abdul El Sayed, right, interviews Peter Putnam, of Detroit, as union workers and protesters rally to mark May Day, also known as International Workerís Day, at Roosevelt Park in Detroit on Friday, May 1, 2026, to push back against President Trump.
Former Wayne County and Detroit health director Abdul El Sayed, right, interviews Peter Putnam, of Detroit, as union workers and protesters rally to mark May Day, also known as International Workerís Day, at Roosevelt Park in Detroit on Friday, May 1, 2026, to push back against President Trump.
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U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, center, dances around while talking with union workers and protesters rally to mark May Day, also known as International Workerís Day, at Roosevelt Park in Detroit on Friday, May 1, 2026, to push back against President Trump.
U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, center, dances around while talking with union workers and protesters rally to mark May Day, also known as International Workerís Day, at Roosevelt Park in Detroit on Friday, May 1, 2026, to push back against President Trump.
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U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed smiles during a campaign rally in Detroit, Mich. on July 18, 2026.
U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed smiles during a campaign rally in Detroit, Mich. on July 18, 2026.
Rebecca Cook, REUTERS
U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI), a candidate for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat, hosts a "Meet and Greet" campaign event with former House Majority Whip Congressman Jim Clyburn (D-SC) and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer at Michigan Conference-Teamsters on July 24, 2026, in Detroit.
U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI), a candidate for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat, hosts a "Meet and Greet" campaign event with former House Majority Whip Congressman Jim Clyburn (D-SC) and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer at Michigan Conference-Teamsters on July 24, 2026, in Detroit.
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Abdul El-Sayed, US Democratic Senate candidate from Michigan, center, stands for a photograph with attendees poses during a community meetup at Rouge Park in Detroit, Michigan, US, on Sunday, July 26, 2026. Democrats, who need a net gain of four seats to take the majority in the midterm elections, consider the Michigan seat being vacated by Democrat Gary Peters as a must-win.
Abdul El-Sayed, US Democratic Senate candidate from Michigan, center, stands for a photograph with attendees poses during a community meetup at Rouge Park in Detroit, Michigan, US, on Sunday, July 26, 2026. Democrats, who need a net gain of four seats to take the majority in the midterm elections, consider the Michigan seat being vacated by Democrat Gary Peters as a must-win.
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Democratic Senate candidate Haley Stevens poses for a photo with attendees at an event with Detroit Seniors ahead of the primary election in Detroit, Mich. on July, 28, 2026.
Democratic Senate candidate Haley Stevens poses for a photo with attendees at an event with Detroit Seniors ahead of the primary election in Detroit, Mich. on July, 28, 2026.
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Abdul El-Sayed, democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, talks with voters at Eastern Market in Detroit, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.
Abdul El-Sayed, democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, talks with voters at Eastern Market in Detroit, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.
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Rep. Haley Stevens, a Democrat running against Abdul El-Sayed in the primary for the US Senate, talks with local and national media at Shain Park, across the street from precinct one inside the Baldwin Public Library in Birmingham on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.
Rep. Haley Stevens, a Democrat running against Abdul El-Sayed in the primary for the US Senate, talks with local and national media at Shain Park, across the street from precinct one inside the Baldwin Public Library in Birmingham on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.
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