The El Sayed Stevens Showdown: Michigan Democrats Confront Their Factions' Future The Democratic Senate primary in Michigan has been a contentious and closely watched contest between progressive Abdul El Sayed and moderate Haley Stevens.
As the votes are still being counted, it's clear that this election will be a litmus test for the national Democratic Party's commitment to its core values.
El Sayed, backed by Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, embodies the progressive wing's zeal for change. He has campaigned on a platform of Medicare for All, free college tuition, and an end to U. S.