Democrats' civil war heads to Michigan where progressives face biggest test yet in high-stakes Senate showdown

Democrats face a high-stakes Senate primary in Michigan between moderate Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive Abdul El-Sayed, with the winner set to challenge Republican Mike Rogers in the 2026 midterms. Progressive state Sen. Mallory McMorrow suspended her campaign, narrowing the race to two candidates. The Michigan Senate seat is a critical target for Republicans and a toss-up according to political analysts.