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Stevens and El-Sayed Face Off in Michigan Senate Primary Debate

With state Sen. Mallory McMorrow out, the Michigan Democratic Senate primary narrows to a contest between moderate Haley Stevens and progressive Abdul El-Sayed.

Jul 7, 2026, 9:04 PM The Hill

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Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary reached a critical moment on July 7, 2026, as Rep. Haley Stevens and former state health official Abdul El-Sayed met for their first televised debate following state Sen. Mallory McMorrow’s withdrawal from the race. The contest has since become a direct battle between the party’s moderate and progressive wings.

Stevens, a mainstream congresswoman, is endorsed by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. The seat, being vacated by Democratic Sen. Mike Rogers, is considered a must-win for Democrats aiming to flip four seats and regain the Senate majority.

A key point of contention between the candidates is their stance on Israel. El-Sayed criticized Stevens for her support linked to AIPAC, arguing that funds associated with the group are used to support primary rivals who oppose cuts to U.S. funding for Israel. In response, Stevens criticized El-Sayed for his appearance alongside streamer Hasan Piker.

The debate was broadcast live on newsnationnow.com.

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