NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki appeared on Meet the Press NOW on August 4, 2026, to preview the key counties that will influence the outcome of Michigan’s high-stakes Democratic Senate primary. The race features Abdul El-Sayed and Representative Haley Stevens as the leading candidates.

Kornacki’s analysis focused on the electoral dynamics within Michigan’s counties, highlighting their importance in determining the primary’s result. This discussion comes as both candidates vie for support ahead of the crucial vote.

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