Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed apparently won the closely watched Democratic Senate primary in the US state of Michigan. According to NBC's projection, he defeated Congresswoman Haley Stevens in a tight race; she was seen as the establishment candidate. Voting took place on Tuesday, and according to earlier reports, vote counting continued into Wednesday. Independent ↗
The contest was among the most closely watched Democratic primaries of the year. El-Sayed, a former public health official and physician, ran as the progressive candidate. He was backed by Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Stevens represented the party's more moderate wing and had the support of part of the Democratic leadership. According to available information, even substantial financial backing of $30 million did not help her. dennikn.sk ↗
The result is seen as an important signal in the dispute between the progressive and moderate wings of the Democrats. El-Sayed's candidacy also drew attention for his stances on Israel and his support among pro-Palestinian voters. Several media outlets, before the projection was announced, had noted that the gap between the candidates was tight and that the race could not be called immediately.
If the result is confirmed, El-Sayed will likely face Republican Mike Rogers in the fall in the contest for Michigan's Senate seat. This duel could be among the key races for the balance of power in the Senate, and will also show how much weight progressive candidates carry in Democratic primaries. ANSA ↗
El-Sayed apparently wins Democratic primary in Michigan
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Progressiver Abdul El-Sayed gewinnt wohl demokratische Vorwahl in Michigan
Der Standard
| 08:48 05.08.
Progressives notch victory against Schumer, party leaders with Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan Senate win
Independent
| 11:53 05.08.
Who is Abdul El-Sayed? The progressive Democrat in tight race to win Michigan primary
Independent
| 12:36 05.08.
Trumpov svet (562. deň): Volebný súboj roka zrejme uvidíme v Michigane. Do boja o senát smeruje progresívec El-Sayed
dennikn.sk
| 12:42 05.08.
Primaire démocrate dans le Michigan : qui sera élu entre Haley Stevens et Abdul El‑Sayed ?
France24
| 12:31 05.08.
El-Sayed holds narrow lead in Michigan Senate primary but race too close to call
The Guardian
| 06:23 05.08.
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