Michigan Democrats test party split on Israel in Senate primary
Why it matters: The winner will face Mike Rogers in a race Democrats need to hold as they fight for Senate control.
Michigan voters cast ballots Tuesday in a closely watched Democratic Senate primary that has become a test of the party's divide over Israel and its broader ideological direction before the 2028 presidential race. Progressive former public health official Abdul El-Sayed is running against U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, a moderate backed by Democratic leaders and pro-Israel groups, for the open seat being vacated by Sen. Gary Peters. The contest carries added weight in a battleground state with large Jewish and Arab American communities. The nominee will face former Republican Rep. Mike Rogers in November, making the result a key marker for Democrats as they try to keep the seat and compete for Senate control.