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Wednesday, August 5, 2026
From the Liveblog of
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Networks calling Michigan Senate Democratic primary for El-Sayed start to compound
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Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive candidate in the Democratic primary for US Senate in Michigan, speaks during a primary election night event August 5, 2026, at the Majestic Theatre in Detroit. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
The Decision Desk HQ American election data organization has joined those calling the Michigan US Senate Democratic primary for progressive, anti-Israel candidate Abdul El-Sayed.
Sayed is edging out AIPAC-backed moderate Haley Stevens by less than one percent of the vote.
Decision Desk HQ projects Abdul El-Sayed wins the Michigan US Senate Democratic Primary#DecisionMade: Wed, Aug 5, 8:35 AM EDT
Follow live results here: https://t.co/82nmXqN8dZ pic.twitter.com/wjeoCaunXi
— Decision Desk HQ (@DecisionDeskHQ) August 5, 2026
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