El-Sayed holds narrow Michigan primary lead in test for US Democrats
Progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed held a narrow lead over United States (US) Representative Haley Stevens in Michigan’s Democratic US Senate primary on Tuesday, though the outcome of a race viewed as a major test of the Democratic Party’s future remained uncertain.
The contest has emerged as one of the clearest tests yet of the direction of the Democratic Party, pitting El-Sayed’s campaign against Stevens, an establishment-backed moderate supported by Democratic leaders and pro-Israel groups.
The race was being closely watched for clues about whether Democratic voters in a crucial swing state are receptive to candidates who challenge party leaders and champion an agenda focused on lowering costs, expanding healthcare coverage and restricting the role of big money in elections.
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