Who is the main Democratic candidate in the Michigan Senate primary?

Abdul El‑Sayed is the main Democratic candidate after Mallory McMorrow dropped out.

Why is this primary important for Democrats?

It tests which candidate can win the swing state and help Democrats win a Senate majority.

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Democrats face most contentious – and crucial – test yet with Michigan primary

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Voters are faced with the thorny question of electability: who can win this purple state in November and potentially push Democrats toward a US Senate majority?At Chad Green’s house in Davison, Michigan, a brood of baby chicks roamed around the idyllic green lawn as US senators pitched a couple dozen voters on why they should turn out for the hopeful one, Abdul El-Sayed.Green, a retired federal firefighter, hosted a similar small gathering for Mallory McMorrow, who was running for the US Senate before she dropped out of the race in early July, narrowing the contest to El-Sayed, a progressive insurgent campaigning for universal healthcare, and US representative Haley Stevens, who has branded herself as a workhorse.

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Michigan voters are choosing a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in a primary election. The race is seen as a key test of which candidate can win the swing state in November. Progressive Abdul El‑Sayed is campaigning with support from local supporters like retired firefighter Chad Green. Earlier, another Democrat, Mallory McMorrow, withdrew, leaving El‑Sayed as the main contender.

Why it matters

The winner could influence Democrats' chances to gain a Senate seat and affect the party's national strategy.

In brief

Who is the main Democratic candidate in the Michigan Senate primary?: Abdul El‑Sayed is the main Democratic candidate after Mallory McMorrow dropped out.
Why is this primary important for Democrats?: It tests which candidate can win the swing state and help Democrats win a Senate majority.

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