Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan's Democratic Senate Primary Race

The Associated Press declared Abdul El-Sayed the winner of Michigan's Democratic U.S. Senate primary at 6:54 a.m. on August 5, 2026, with about 99% of votes counted. A primary is an election where parties pick their candidates. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) told NPR the result shows progressive organizing is turning into primary wins. More than one million voters cast ballots before Election Day.