Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=PDf1yi8PMQZ Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Michigan Senate race: Moderates vs. Socialists — who wins? [fODHYJ2KNNv] Health Updated on August 10, 2026 EDT — Published on August 10, 2026 EDT Michigan's Democratic Senate primary is shaping up as a battle between two very different visions of the party — and two very different ways of winning votes. Abdul El-Sayed, a longtime podcaster and progressive candidate, has embraced independent media, Twitch streaming and YouTube to build his coalition. Haley Stevens, backed by outgoing Sen. Gary Peters, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, is taking a more traditional approach — and has the support of AIPAC and its affiliated groups, which have spent close to $30 million on the race. ------------------------------------- Follow Scripps News on other platforms— Join our newsletter at Follow us on Facebook: Follow us on X: Follow us on Instagram: Follow us on TikTok: Qr70f8EScp7 JbOoRP7Q051 dpJfznzT3Sv i5Gqa8e438w Ads9fV5SLT8 EBlvO3ZPebT UkmcJ8QkDyy
Michigan's Democratic Senate primary is shaping up as a battle between two very different visions of the party — and two very different ways of winning votes. Abdul El-Sayed, a longtime podcaster and progressive candidate, has embraced independent media, Twitch streaming and YouTube to build his coalition. Haley Stevens, backed by outgoing Sen. Gary Peters, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, is taking a more traditional approach — and has the support of AIPAC and its affiliated groups, which have spent close to $30 million on the race. ------------------------------------- Follow Scripps News on other platforms— Join our newsletter at Follow us on Facebook: Follow us on X: Follow us on Instagram: Follow us on TikTok: Qr70f8EScp7 JbOoRP7Q051 dpJfznzT3Sv i5Gqa8e438w Ads9fV5SLT8 EBlvO3ZPebT UkmcJ8QkDyy