Michigan Senate Primary Tests the Next-Gen Democrats' Unity

Michigan’s open Senate seat is playing out as a tight three-way Democratic primary among Mallory McMorrow, Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed, a contest many see as a test of the party’s next generation and its path to retaining the majority. The candidates clash on Medicare for All, ICE funding, and Israel/Gaza policy, while also showcasing different campaign styles—from Stevens’ traditional ground game to El-Sayed’s national online profile and McMorrow’s hybrid approach. Party leaders worry the extended primary could weaken the nominee against Republican Mike Rogers, with Whitmer’s endorsements and DSCC maneuvers adding to the stakes. The August outcome will help determine how Democrats balance ideological divisions with electoral pragmatism in a key swing state.