New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- Progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed is projected to win Michigan's Democratic primary for the US Senate, narrowly defeating moderate Representative Haley Stevens in one of the most closely watched contests of the 2026 midterm election cycle.

With more than 95% of ballots counted early Wednesday, El-Sayed held a slim lead of 48.6% to 47.3%. The Associated Press has not officially called the race.

Multiple outlets described the contest as too close to call after El-Sayed was projected as the winner.

The victory sets up a high-stakes November showdown against Republican Mike Rogers, who secured his party's nomination after running virtually unopposed with the backing of President Donald Trump.

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