# Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan primary in jolt to Democrats

https://mins.news/en/video/14420

- Reuters, 2026-08-05 18:10 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_W5UREfpTCg

> The Democratic Party’s progressive wing won a major victory in Michigan’s Democratic U.S. Senate primary. Abdul El-Sayed’s win strengthens the group’s anti-establishment message. The result gives progressives added momentum inside the party. It comes ahead of the November midterm elections, putting the faction in a stronger position as Democrats prepare for the contest.

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