Michigan Democratic Senate Primary Intensifies as Sanders and Ocasio‑Cortez Back El‑Sayed, Peters Endorses Stevens

The Michigan Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate has become a battleground between progressive challenger Abdul El‑Sayed, former Wayne County health director, and moderate congresswoman Haley Stevens. Progressive leaders Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio‑Cortez are scheduled to campaign in Michigan for El‑Sayed, highlighting the ideological split within the party. In contrast, long‑time Michigan Senator Gary Peters has endorsed Stevens, joining endorsements from Attorney General Dana Nessel and former Senator Debbie Stabenow. The race is being framed as a contest between the party’s left‑wing base and its establishment, with both candidates courting different voter blocs. The primary winner will face Republican Rep. Mike Rogers in the November general election for a seat that could affect the Senate’s narrow Democratic majority.