Michigan Senate Democratic primary race remains too close to call as El-Sayed holds narrow lead – US politics live

Guardian World•Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 11:55 AM•2 min read

The former public health official has slight lead over congresswoman Haley Stevens, but vote count could continue well into the day El-Sayed holds narrow lead in Michigan Senate primary but race too close to call All eyes may be on Michigan right now to see if progressives can win yet another rac...

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