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El-Sayed Concedes in Michigan Senate Race | Charlotte News
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Abdul El-Sayed has conceded the Michigan Democratic Senate primary to Haley Stevens, setting up a pivotal general election showdown against Republican Mike Rogers — a race that could swing control of the Senate. El-Sayed, the progressive firebrand who ran on Medicare for All and campaign finance reform, urged unity, while Stevens, a seasoned lawmaker with ties to Obama’s auto task force and backed by AIPAC’s massive outside spending, emphasized electability. The contest exposed deep Democratic divides, with Bernie Sanders backing El-Sayed and Chuck Schumer supporting Stevens — and it was fueled by millions in outside money, bringing Israel policy into play. Meanwhile, Detroit’s 13th District race remains too close to call, adding more uncertainty to Michigan’s political future.
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