El Sayed widens lead against establishment-backed Stevens in Michigan Senate race

Published July 31, 2026 9:39pm ET



Abdul el Sayed is substantially expanding his lead against Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) in the final days of the competitive Democratic primary race for an open Senate seat in Michigan.

Multiple new polls compiled by the New York Times show the progressive front-runner with a double-digit lead over his establishment-backed opponent.

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