Wayne County is the Detroit metro center that drives Michigan politics and public health. Abdul El-Sayed, the county’s former health commissioner, helped shape a pivotal Senate primary win here.
Two Hampshire officers are under investigation for potential gross misconduct after Henry Nowak, 18, died in Southampton last December following his arrest. New IOPC findings review actions at the scene, including failure to provide urgent medical aid and questions around race and religion influencing decisions. Digwa’s murder conviction stands, with his lies exposed in body-worn footage.
Progressive Abdul El‑Sayed has won the Democratic nomination for the open US Senate seat in Michigan, defeating establishment-backed Rep. Haley Stevens in a close contest. The result has handed a high-profile victory to the party’s left flank and will set up a November general election against Republican Mike Rogers for a seat critical to control of the Senate.
Progressive candidates win notable primary contests in Michigan, led by an underdog bid that secures a narrow victory in the 7th District. Lawrence defeats Brink and Maasdam, signaling a shift to the left in key swing district races. Other downballot wins illustrate broader momentum for Democratic socialists and allied groups.
Michigan's Abdul El-Sayed has won the Democratic primary, reshaping the path to the Senate for 2026. The result complicates incumbent dynamics and tests Democratic unity ahead of November as Republicans eye a potential pickup in a 50/50 battleground.