The Forward on MSN

Michigan Democrats await winner in party’s biggest test yet on Israel

The Democratic primary for the open Senate seat in Michigan appeared too close to call Tuesday night, with Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens locked in a tight race that had become a proxy fight over the Gaza war and a referendum on Israel supporters’ influence in Democratic politics.
The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle

Staunch Israel critic El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary

Former county health official Abdul El-Sayed eked out a win over U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens by 48.5% to 47.5%, with 99% of votes tallied in the Michigan Democratic Senate primary, according to the Associated Press.
Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Donavan McKinney, who pledged to end Israel aid, defeats pro-Israel incumbent in Michigan House race

McKinney has linked the concerns of marginalized and poor people in his district to military funds sent abroad.
The Forward on MSN

Michigan’s Senate race has become a referendum on Israel — and the future of the Democratic Party

Tuesday’s primary contest for an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan has become a proxy fight over the Gaza war and a referendum on Israel supporters’ influence in Democratic politics. Democratic voters will decide whether to nominate Dr.

After Michigan Loss, AIPAC Weighs a Second Effort to Defeat El-Sayed

The pro-Israel organization spent $32 million in an unsuccessful effort to defeat Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary. It might try again in the general election.
Jewish Insider

Michigan brewery apologizes for hosting Stevens campaign event, citing her support for Israel

We DO NOT endorse Haley Stevens,’ Pux Taphouse said, claiming it has ‘advocated and continue[s] to call for a Free Palestine’

Michigan Senate Rivals Trade Blows Over Israel, AIPAC Influence

The two Michigan Democrats vying for their party’s nomination in a US Senate race clashed in a debate on Tuesday night over Middle East policy, focusing on America’s relations with Israel.