Left-wing political outsider wins Democratic Senate primary in Michigan
Left-wing political outsider Abdul El-Sayed has won the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan, defeating moderate incumbent Haley Stevens. He will now face Republican Mike Rogers in the upcoming midterm elections.
Why it matters
The result highlights the ongoing ideological divide within the Democratic Party and sets the stage for a competitive Senate race in a key swing state.
Left-wing political outsider wins Democratic Senate primary in Michigan
Left-wing political outsider Abdul El-Sayed is projected to win the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan, which exposed bitter divisions over the party's direction.
The former public health official is on course to beat moderate four-term Democratic congresswoman Haley Stevens, according to CBS News, the BBC's US partner.
El-Sayed voiced support for left-wing causes like universal healthcare and abolishing US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. He also called for ending unconditional US military aid to Israel.
If confirmed as the primary's winner, he will face Republican and Trump ally Mike Rogers, in November's midterm elections.
The son of Egyptian immigrants would be the first Muslim US senator if he wins in November.
The forthcoming elections will determine the balance of power in Washington for the last two years of President Donald Trump's time in office.
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