Abdul el-Sayed Secures Michigan Democratic Senate Nomination

Abdul el-Sayed, a physician and former Detroit health director, secured the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate in Michigan, narrowly defeating Rep. Haley Stevens.

El-Sayed, who ran a progressive campaign focused on universal healthcare and campaign finance reform, will face Republican Mike Rogers in the general election. Rogers released a campaign message appealing to Democratic voters who may be turned off by el-Sayed. The race was seen as a test of the Democratic Party's future direction. El-Sayed stated that people are sick and tired of this politics of hatred.

He previously served as a public health official. Senator Bernie Sanders backed el-Sayed's campaign. Stevens, who was backed by tens of millions of dollars, pushed for support for el-Sayed, stating that the black community has been hurting with the voter suppression. She also addressed concerns about el-Sayed's stance on Israel, suggesting those worried must make a personal and private decision.