Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://gographicsoutput.com/video/AojpuFrz61i.html Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Michigan Senate race: Moderates vs. Socialists — who wins? [rcycHPAdPZI] Health Updated on August 05, 2026 EDT — Published on August 05, 2026 EDT Michigan's Democratic Senate primary is shaping up as a battle between two very different visions of the party — and two very different ways of winning votes. Abdul El-Sayed, a longtime podcaster and progressive candidate, has embraced independent media, Twitch streaming and YouTube to build his coalition. Haley Stevens, backed by outgoing Sen. Gary Peters, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, is taking a more traditional approach — and has the support of AIPAC and its affiliated groups, which have spent close to $30 million on the race. ------------------------------------- Follow Scripps News on other platforms— Join our newsletter at Follow us on Facebook: Follow us on X: Follow us on Instagram: Follow us on TikTok: YeNV29VrG7i BBjYLex0AWs E4sLbyX8nNl LuRXw2Th8y4 QGcmeZKJcy9
Michigan's Democratic Senate primary is shaping up as a battle between two very different visions of the party — and two very different ways of winning votes. Abdul El-Sayed, a longtime podcaster and progressive candidate, has embraced independent media, Twitch streaming and YouTube to build his coalition. Haley Stevens, backed by outgoing Sen. Gary Peters, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, is taking a more traditional approach — and has the support of AIPAC and its affiliated groups, which have spent close to $30 million on the race. ------------------------------------- Follow Scripps News on other platforms— Join our newsletter at Follow us on Facebook: Follow us on X: Follow us on Instagram: Follow us on TikTok: YeNV29VrG7i BBjYLex0AWs E4sLbyX8nNl LuRXw2Th8y4 QGcmeZKJcy9