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Backlash in Michigan complicates Democrats’ road to retaking the Senate

Washington Post Politics Tuesday 18 August 2026, 09:00 UTC By Theodoric Meyer 1 min read
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Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan’s Democratic primary has complicated Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s plans to help Democrats retake the Senate in the November, tying his party’s fortunes to a candidate some Democrats in Michigan say they cannot support — even if it means costing Democrats the Senate majority. Democracy Dies in Darkness Backlash in Michigan complicates Democrats’ road to retaking the Senate The party’s chances may depend on Abdul El-Sayed, who beat Senate Minority...

Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan’s Democratic primary has complicated Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s plans to help Democrats retake the Senate in the November, tying his party’s fortunes to a candidate some Democrats in Michigan say they cannot support — even if it means costing Democrats the Senate majority. Democracy Dies in Darkness Backlash in Michigan complicates Democrats’ road to retaking the Senate The party’s chances may depend on Abdul El-Sayed, who beat Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s preferred candidate and has criticized his support for Israel.
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