Global Politics Report Editorial
El-Sayed divided Michigan Democrats. Whether they unify could decide Senate control
After a bruising primary, Democrats in Michigan are working to unify their coalition ahead of what is expected to be a razor-thin Senate race this fall for a seat they need to hold if they hope to retake the Senate majority.
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Source: NPR Politics
Politics desk: Election
Published: Sep. 04, 2026 at 04:41 PM ET
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