Senate Primary, Narrowly Defeating Moderate Representative Haley Stevens in a Race That Remained Too Close to Call Early Wednesday

With more than 95% of ballots counted, El-Sayed held a slim lead of 48.6% to 47.3%, though the Associated Press has not officially called the contest. The primary determines the Democratic nominee for the seat being vacated by Gary Peters, with the winner set to face Republican Mike Rogers, who ran unopposed with President Donald Trump's backing, in November. El-Sayed, the former Wayne County health director backed by Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, campaigned as a working-class progressive, pledging to challenge corporate influence and pro-Israel donors.

Stevens, a four-term congresswoman from Detroit's suburbs, focused on experience and electability, earning endorsements from Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, Governor Gretchen Whitmer, and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The candidates sharply divided over U.S. military aid to Israel, with El-Sayed calling for an end to unconditional support and Stevens defending continued assistance. Addressing supporters after midnight, El-Sayed stopped short of declaring victory but urged Democratic unity, saying, "However much we might disagree with our Democratic opponent, there is so much more that unites us than divides us.

He also warned Rogers, "Mike, we are coming for you. Stevens acknowledged the razor-thin margin, noting votes were still being counted in Detroit, Flint, Muskegon County, and Macomb County, and urged Democrats to stay energized for the general election.