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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel speaks during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, August 21, 2024. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP)
August 11, 2026, 6:42 am
Michigan rabbis call to protect Jewish delegates at Democratic convention
Petition urges Michigan party chair to stress consequences for anyone who harasses Jewish delegates, after Jewish AG pulls out of event amid growing fears of antisemitism
By Andrew Lapin
Abdul El-Sayed departs following a news conference at the Spirit of Detroit shortly after winning the Democratic nomination for US Senate in Michigan, August 5, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
August 6, 2026, 6:23 pm
El-Sayed’s narrow Michigan win splits Jewish Democrats over potential rapprochment
Success of anti-Israel candidate leaves many feeling abandoned by party despite razor-thin margin of victory, with some considering voting Republican in November
By Grace Gilson
Abdul El-Sayed speaks during a news conference at the Spirit of Detroit shortly after winning the Democratic nomination for US Senate in Michigan, August 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
August 6, 2026, 10:54 am
After attacking AIPAC, El-Sayed seeks support from Michigan’s pro-Israel Democrats
Having edged out pro-Israel Stevens, Democratic Senate nominee asserts commitment to Jewish safety, calls for party unity, while maintaining opposition to military aid for Israel
By Ron Kampeas
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)
August 6, 2026, 3:59 am
Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan primary win is a watershed moment for anti-Israel Democrats
Progressive in key swing state takes a step closer to the US Senate, after tens of millions of dollars spent by AIPAC, marking a huge victory for opponents of Israel in the party
By Ben Sales
Michigan state Rep. Donavan McKinney, D-Detroit, waves to the crowd during a campaign rally for Michigan Democratic US Senate primary candidate Abdul El-Sayed, July 18, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
August 5, 2026, 8:59 pm
Anti-Israel Michigan state rep. McKinney defeats sympathetic incumbent in US House primary
Donavan McKinney, who has pledged to cut military aid to the Jewish state and criticized ‘genocide’ in Gaza, wins against AIPAC-sponsored opponent Shri Thanedar
By Shira Li Bartov
William Lawrence, Democratic candidate for US Congress in Michigan, speaks at a rally headlined by US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and US Senator Bernie Sanders, July 19, 2026, Lansing, Michigan. (Screenshot via YouTube/ via JTA)
August 5, 2026, 8:59 pm
William Lawrence, anti-Israel progressive, takes Dem House nomination in Michigan
Co-founder of Sunrise Movement, climate group that’s become a harsh Israel critic, has campaigned with state’s anti-Israel Senate nominee El-Sayed, called to ‘stop arming Israel’
By Andrew Lapin
Abdul El-Sayed arrives for a news conference at the Spirit of Detroit shortly after winning the Democratic nomination for US Senate in Michigan, August 5, 2026, in Detroit. (AP/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
August 5, 2026, 11:57 am
Anti-Israel Democratic candidate El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary
Progressive who called idea of Jewish state ‘illiberal,’ and said money is only reason Dems who ‘believe in human rights’ support Israel, achieves narrow victory against pro-Israel, AIPAC-backed rival Stevens
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Suzanne Levin at her home in Pleasant Ridge, Michigan, on August 3, 2026. (Grace Gilson via JTA)
August 4, 2026, 6:14 pm
Lawn signs for Abdul, canvassing for Haley: Michigan Jews split in Senate Democratic primary
Staunch Israel critic El-Sayed has pushed some Jewish voters into the arms of moderate opponent Haley Stevens – while attracting others
By Grace Gilson
Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive, anti-Israel candidate in the Democratic primary for US Senate in Michigan, films a social media video at a pool party for content creators supporting his campaign, August 3, 2026, in Detroit. (AP/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
August 4, 2026, 3:26 am
AIPAC gets lots of attention in Michigan Senate primary, but voters say it’s not their top issue
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed, a harsh critic of Israel, faces off Tuesday against pro-Israel moderate Haley Stevens; she’s backed by AIPAC, which he has made a focus of his campaign
By Grace Gilson
A water tower is seen July 30, 2026, in Plymouth, Minnesota. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)
August 1, 2026, 10:10 pm
After Minnesota, suspected Iranian hack spreads to water systems in Michigan
NYT says at least 5 other US states have been targeted, with Iran considered the top suspect; Trump lashes out at Minnesota, claims it’s to blame for being ‘grossly incompetent’
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel pauses during an interview with The Associated Press, November 21, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
August 1, 2026, 2:00 pm
Jewish Democrats back Michigan AG Dana Nessel’s decision to skip state party convention
Nessel says she has been facing widespread antisemitic harassment, including being called a neo-Nazi by a party official
By Grace Gilson
Michigan US Senate candidates, Abdul El-Sayed, left, and Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., are displayed on a television during a debate inside the spin room at WoodTV studios on July 7, 2026, in Grand Rapids, Mich. (AP Photo/Kristen Norman)
August 1, 2026, 6:36 am
Democratic Senate candidate in Michigan accuses anti-Israel rival of scapegoating Jews
Haley Stevens says Abdul El-Sayed is blaming all his ‘problems on Jewish Americans,’ as he launches fresh broadside at AIPAC days before the primary vote
By ToI Staff and Agencies
From left foreground, Michigan state Rep. Donavan McKinney, US Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Michigan Democratic US Senate primary candidate Abdul El-Sayed, US Sen. Bernie Sanders, United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain, and US Rep. Rashida Tlaib, join hands following a campaign rally for El-Sayed, July 18, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
July 30, 2026, 6:49 pm
The El-Sayed effect: How Jews and Israel are factoring into Michigan’s primaries
Avowedly pro-Palestinian progressive’s bid to become senator of swing state is mirrored in other contests — including in districts with few Jewish residents
By Andrew Lapin
US Senate candidates Abdul El-Sayed, left, and US Rep. Haley Stevens participate in a televised debate moderated by Roop Raj, July 27, 2026, in Southfield, Michigan. (Robin Buckson/Detroit News via AP, Pool)
July 29, 2026, 4:47 am
AIPAC features as key topic at last Democratic debate before Michigan primary vote
Haley Stevens dodges repeated questions about her relationship to the pro-Israel lobbying group, as her rival Abdul El-Sayed continues to make its spending on the race a top issue
By Andrew Lapin
US Rep. Haley Stevens (l), candidate for the Democratic Senate nomination in Michigan, discusses Israel with Jai Singletary, director of a Detroit neighborhood improvement association, in Detroit, Michigan, July 27, 2026. (Andrew Lapin/JTA)
July 28, 2026, 5:32 am
In Detroit, pro-Israel Senate candidate Haley Stevens meets voter for pro-Palestinan rival
Jai Singletary says he voted for Stevens’ opponent solely on Israel issue, but came to meet her to develop a connection in the event she becomes the Democratic nominee
By Andrew Lapin
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