Wisconsin primary split leaves Democrats divided heading into fall
Why it matters: David Crowley beat Francesca Hong by less than 4,000 votes, underscoring a near-even split between centrist and left-wing Democrats.
Why it matters: David Crowley beat Francesca Hong by less than 4,000 votes, underscoring a near-even split between centrist and left-wing Democrats.
Why it matters: The left-wing victory sets up a high-stakes November test against Republican Mike Rogers in a race that could help decide Senate control.
Series: Abdul El Sayed · Michigan Senate Primary Win · 2 chapters since Jul 31Why it matters: The Senate race could help decide chamber control, and El-Sayed now faces Republican Mike Rogers in November.
Why it matters: The left-backed win sets up a high-stakes race against Republican Mike Rogers in a battleground state.
Why it matters: The Michigan Senate race could help decide control of the chamber, and El-Sayed now faces Republican Mike Rogers in November.
Why it matters: The party must unite quickly after a divisive primary to defend a key seat and try to regain the Senate majority.
Why it matters: The left-wing victory sets up a high-stakes November race against Republican Mike Rogers in a battleground state.
Why it matters: The left-wing victory sets up a high-stakes November race against Republican Mike Rogers in a swing state.
Why it matters: The November race against Mike Rogers could help decide Senate control and test a left-wing message in a swing state.
Why it matters: The race for retiring Sen. Gary Peters' seat could help decide control of the US Senate in November.
Why it matters: The November race against Mike Rogers could help decide Senate control after Gary Peters retires.
Why it matters: The progressive Democrat now faces Republican Mike Rogers in a battleground race that could help decide Senate control.
Series: Abdul El Sayed · Michigan Senate Primary Win · 2 chapters since Jul 31Why it matters: The progressive Democrat now faces Republican Mike Rogers in a race that could help decide Senate control in November.
Why it matters: The race against Republican Mike Rogers could test whether a left-wing Democrat can win in a battleground state.
El-Sayed leads by about 14,893 votes and will face Republican Mike Rogers in the November election.
Earlier: Abdul El-Sayed Edges Out in Michigan Democratic Senate PrimarySeries: Abdul El Sayed · Michigan Senate Race · 3 chapters since Jul 31What's new: Reuters found 5 of 11 GOP House campaigns embraced the attack line, while 6 treated inflation and gas prices as stronger issues.
Why it matters: The November contest could help decide Senate control, and Democrats now must unite after a costly primary split.
Why it matters: The win sets up a November race with Mike Rogers that could help decide control of the Senate.
Why it matters: The progressive Democrat now faces Republican Mike Rogers in a race that could shape Senate control in November.
Why it matters: The progressive Democrat now faces Republican Mike Rogers in a swing-state race that could help decide Senate control.
Why it matters: The November race against Republican Mike Rogers could help decide Senate control and test progressive strength in a swing state.
Why it matters: The November contest could help decide Senate control, and Democrats now face a test of a progressive nominee in a swing state.
Why it matters: The upset hands Democrats a progressive nominee in a swing-state contest that could help decide Senate control in November.
What’s next: El-Sayed now faces Republican Mike Rogers in a November race that could help decide Senate control.
Why it matters: The upset gives Democrats a progressive nominee in a swing-state contest that could help decide Senate control.
What's next: He advances to a high-stakes November race against Republican Mike Rogers that could help decide Senate control.
Why it matters: The upset gives Democrats a progressive nominee in a swing-state contest that could help decide Senate control in November.
Why it matters: The result gives Democrats a progressive nominee in a must-win battleground seat as they try to retake the Senate.
Why it matters: The win sets up a November race against Mike Rogers in a seat that could help decide Senate control.
Why it matters: The victory sets up a high-stakes fall race against Mike Rogers in a seat Democrats need to keep to have a path back to the Senate majority.
Why it matters: The progressive upset sets up a high-stakes November race against Republican Mike Rogers in a key swing state.
Why it matters: The result hands Democrats a high-stakes test in a swing state central to their bid to retake the Senate.
What's next: He advances to a November matchup with Republican Mike Rogers in a race that could help shape Senate control.
Why it matters: The Democrat will face Republican Mike Rogers in November in a seat central to control of the US Senate.
What's next: The result sets up a likely November matchup with Republican Mike Rogers in a race that could help decide Senate control.
Why it matters: The winner will head into a marquee general election fight as outside groups, including AIPAC’s allied super PAC, pour in money.
Why it matters: The winner faces Republican Mike Rogers in a must-win seat for Democrats' Senate hopes in November.
Why it matters: The race to replace retiring Sen. Gary Peters could shape Democrats' 2026 midterm map in a must-hold swing-state seat.
Why it matters: The winner will face Mike Rogers in a race Democrats need to hold as they fight for Senate control.
Why it matters: The results could shape Democrats’ path to retaking the House and holding a battleground Senate seat in November.
Why it matters: The winner will face Mike Rogers in a race Democrats see as crucial to retaking the Senate majority in November.
Why it matters: The winner to replace retiring Sen. Gary Peters will defend a must-hold battleground seat in the midterms.
Why it matters: The winner faces Mike Rogers in a race Democrats likely must hold to reclaim the Senate in November.
Why it matters: The winner will seek to replace retiring Sen. Gary Peters in a seat Democrats view as critical to Senate control.
Why it matters: The winner faces Republican Mike Rogers in a must-hold seat for Democrats' Senate hopes.
Why it matters: The winner between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens will defend a must-hold seat in Democrats’ bid to retake the Senate.
Why it matters: The winner faces Republican Mike Rogers in a race Democrats see as crucial to holding a seat needed for a Senate majority.
Why it matters: Tuesday’s winner will face Republican Mike Rogers in a race central to Democrats’ bid to retake the Senate.
Why it matters: Democrats need to hold Michigan and gain four seats overall to retake the Senate majority.
What's next: The Aug. 4 vote will test whether progressives can broaden support with Black voters in a key 2028 battleground.
What's new: The debate sharpened a Democratic split between Haley Stevens' establishment pitch and Abdul El-Sayed's progressive bid.
Why it matters: The endorsement puts Michigan's Democratic governor behind Stevens in a closely watched race to replace Sen. Gary Peters.
Why it matters: The Aug. 4 race is central to Democrats' push to retake the Senate, and party leaders are coalescing behind Stevens.
What's next: The Aug. 4 primary will pit Haley Stevens against Abdul El-Sayed in a race both parties see as pivotal to Senate control.