Michigan’s Democratic primary race emerged as a significant battleground within the party on Tuesday, continuing a pattern of intraparty contests nationwide centered on the question of US support for Israel. The Midwestern swing state’s particular importance stems from its role in determining Senate control, making the outcome consequential for Democratic national objectives.
With 91 percent of votes tabulated in the early Wednesday morning hours, progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed maintained a narrow advantage at 48.9 percent compared to centrist establishment-backed Haley Stevens at 47.1 percent. The two candidates ran starkly different campaigns, with El-Sayed emphasizing Medicare for All, campaign finance reform, and an end to military aid to Israel, while Stevens focused on manufacturing, economic issues, and her demonstrated ability to win competitive races. The former Wayne County health director’s lead could shift as counting continued, particularly as results from Wayne County—the state’s largest population center and historically favorable to establishment candidates—were still being processed.
Elsewhere in Michigan, Republican US Representative John James, backed by President Donald Trump, won the gubernatorial nomination, positioning him to face Democratic nominee Jocelyn Benson in the general election. Progressive community organizer William Lawrence secured the Democratic nomination in the 7th district primary.
In Missouri, progressive Democrat Cori Bush’s effort to unseat incumbent US Representative Wesley Bell fell short despite significant campaign expenditures against her. Adam Hamilton won a competitive Democratic Senate primary field to challenge incumbent Republican Senator Roger Marshall. For the gubernatorial contest, Democrat Cindy Holscher won her party’s primary while Republican Ty Masterson secured his nomination.
Washington state’s all-party primary format showed incumbent Democratic Representative Suzan DelBene leading with 54.5 percent as vote counting continued. In the 3rd House district, centrist Democratic Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez successfully defended against a progressive challenger.
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