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At the Races: Left, right and Michigan

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Michigan offers a battle between the party's establishment and progressive wings, drawn more than $80 million in spending and sparked several personal attacks.

Recent polls show El-Sayed with a decisive lead.

Stevens has the backing of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, retiring Sen. Gary Peters and Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer.

El-Sayed has accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza.

El-Sayed campaigned alongside Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

An El-Sayed win would be a major test for the party's left flank this fall.

Can they win a general election for a swing-state seat the party likely must hold to have a chance of flipping the Senate?