El-Sayed and Stevens clash over AIPAC and other takeaways from the Michigan Senate debate

Rep. Haley Stevens pitched herself as a “workhorse” on Capitol Hill. Abdul El-Sayed said he represents “a threat to politics as usual.” The two remaining Democrats competing in Michigan’s August 4 primary to take on Republican former Rep.

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Part of The 2026 Michigan Senate race: Abdul El-Sayed's Democratic primary win

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PolitiFactLean Left· Jul 8, 2026

In their first head-to-head Democratic Senate primary debate, Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens sparred over campaign finance and the source of their opponent's funding. We fact-checked their points.

Michigan AdvanceLeft· Jul 8, 2026

New poll shows El-Sayed, Stevens statistically tied in Michigan’s Democratic U.S. Senate primary

Bridge MichiganLean Left· Jul 8, 2026

Fact check: Abdul El-Sayed, Haley Stevens clash over cash in US Senate debate

Bridge MichiganLean Left· Jul 7, 2026

Watch live: Abdul El-Sayed, Haley Stevens debate in Michigan US Senate race

Bridge MichiganLean Left· Jul 6, 2026

El-Sayed vs. Stevens: What to know about Michigan’s most interesting primary

Center

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CBS NewsCenter· Jul 8, 2026

Progressive and moderate Democrats clash in Michigan Senate primary debate

CBS NewsCenter· Jul 8, 2026

Highlights from fiery El-Sayed-Stevens Michigan Senate debate

CBS NewsCenter· Jul 8, 2026

El-Sayed, Stevens clash over Israel and campaign money in Michigan Democratic Senate debate

CBS NewsCenter· Jul 8, 2026

Key takeaways from the Michigan Democratic debate

CBS NewsCenter· Jul 8, 2026

Intense debate in Michigan among Democrats vying for Senate seat

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Washington ExaminerRight· Jul 8, 2026

Michigan Senate debate: El Sayed and Stevens slam each other over financial interests

Fox NewsRight· Jul 8, 2026

Dem civil war hits primary debate stage as El-Sayed and Stevens clash: 'What are you hiding?'

Washington TimesLean Right· Jul 8, 2026

Michigan Senate debate: Stevens, El-Sayed clash over corporate cash and 'bowing to billionaires'

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