# US: Progressive Democrat El-Sayed wins key Michigan primary

https://mins.news/en/item/14360

- France 24, 2026-08-05 16:07 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260805-us-progressive-candidate-el-sayed-wins-key-michigan-primary

> Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has won a closely fought primary in Michigan. He defeated congresswoman Haley Stevens, who was described as more moderate. The result could help Democrats compete for control of the US Senate in the upcoming midterm elections.

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