Special Report Michigan primary cliffhanger tests direction of US Democrats Nolan D. McCaskill Reuters Aug 5, 2026 Aug 5, 2026 Updated Aug 5, 2026 0 × StringersHub Michigan's Democratic U.S. Senate primary remained too close to call as Abdul El-Sayed held a narrow lead over Representative Haley Stevens. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save What had been billed as a defining test of the Democratic Party's direction turned into an election-night cliffhanger.kAm!C@8C6DD:G6 42?5:52E6 p35F= t=\$2J65 =65 E9C@F89@FE E96 ?:89E :? |:49:82?VD &]$] $6?2E6 AC:>2CJ[ 3FE E96 >2C8:? 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