El-Sayed and Stevens locked in tight race in Michigan Senate primary
Abdul El-Sayed has won the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan, receiving congratulations from progressive figures like NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The race was noted for its focus on progressive policy platforms such as Medicare for all.
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