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Abdul El-Sayed just pulled off a stunning upset, winning the Democratic Senate nomination in Michigan by defeating moderate Congresswoman Haley Stevens — a major blow to the GOP and a bold victory for the progressive wing. Running on Medicare for All, ending U.S. military aid to Israel, and rejecting corporate influence, El-Sayed rallied behind Bernie Sanders and AOC, positioning himself as the anti-establishment alternative. Now, he faces Republican Mike Rogers in November, with this seat critical for Democrats hoping to flip the Senate. Though he lost his 2018 gubernatorial bid by a landslide, El-Sayed’s message resonated — and he’s already calling for unity ahead of the general election, where Republicans have poured millions into Rogers’ campaign. With outside spending heavily influencing Stevens’ race and El-Sayed relying on grassroots energy, this showdown could reshape Senate power — and the nation’s political future.

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