Michigan's Democratic Senate primary remained too close to call early Wednesday, with progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed holding a narrow lead over moderate Rep. Haley Stevens as vote counting continued, according to CBS News.
The winner will face Republican Rep. Mike Rogers in November in a contest that could help determine control of the U.S. Senate after Sen. Gary Peters' retirement.
The report said both candidates urged patience while expressing confidence in victory. El-Sayed highlighted his statewide lead, while Stevens pointed to outstanding votes in Detroit.
The closely watched primary exposed divisions within the Democratic Party, with El-Sayed backed by progressive leaders including Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, while Stevens received support from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
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Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens are head to head in the Michigan US Senate Primary Election results with a race too close to call.
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