Fiery Michigan Senate primary reaches final stretch: Takeaways from El-Sayed, Stevens debate

Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) and former Wayne County health director Abdul El-Sayed held their second one-on-one debate in the Democratic primary to replace retiring Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.), with just one week until the Aug. 4 primary. The candidates clashed over corporate influence and support for Israel. El-Sayed criticized Stevens for accepting tens of millions of dollars in corporate donations, while Stevens defended her record. The debate highlighted the progressive vs. establishment divide within the party, with El-Sayed positioning himself as an anti-corporate candidate and Stevens emphasizing her legislative experience. The outcome will determine the Democratic nominee for the open Senate seat in Michigan.