Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Progressive candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed narrowly won the Michigan Senate Democratic primary against centrist Representative Haley Stevens. While it marks a victory for the political left, the race was much closer than polls suggested – indicating a close race in November against Republican candidate and former Representative Mike Rogers.
Before the official race call, Natalie Kitroeff, one of the hosts of “The Daily,” spoke with a voter at Dr. El-Sayed’s election night watch party. He says he’s tired of the conversation around Dr. El-Sayed’s ability to win: “All I hear is, ‘he’s not electable.’ I never hear why.”
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Progressive candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed narrowly won the Michigan Senate Democratic primary against centrist Representative Haley Stevens. While it marks a victory for the political left, the race was much closer than polls suggested – indicating a close race in November against Republican candidate and former Representative Mike Rogers.
Before the official race call, Natalie Kitroeff, one of the hosts of “The Daily,” spoke with a voter at Dr. El-Sayed’s election night watch party. He says he’s tired of the conversation around Dr. El-Sayed’s ability to win: “All I hear is, ‘he’s not electable.’ I never hear why.”
Watch the full video here: https://nyti.ms/4bvMGhB
Subscribe: bit.ly/U8Ys7n
More from The New York Times Video: nytimes.com/video
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Whether it's reporting on conflicts abroad and political divisions at home, or covering the latest style trends and scientific developments, New York Times video journalists provide a revealing and unforgettable view of the world. It's all the news that's fit to watch.
