LANSING, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – With Michigan’s primary election on the horizon, recent polling shows Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed ahead in the race against U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens.

The primary election

According to a statewide poll conducted by Mitchell Research & Communications, Inc., on July 28-29, 2026, among 406 likely voters, El-Sayed (52%) leads Stevens (38%) despite her recent endorsements from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, outgoing U.S. Sen. Gary Peters, and former U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow.

Steve Mitchell of Mitchell Research & Communications commented on Stevens’ lack of momentum among certain groups.

“What is surprising is that Stevens has been unable to close the gap given the number of endorsements she has from many groups and individuals, especially Jewish organizations,” he said. “One key issue separating Stevens and El-Sayed is Israel. El-Sayed has repeatedly attacked Stevens for taking money from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC).”

Meanwhile, El-Sayed has sought to present himself as a moderate, picking up endorsements from 17 Michigan pastors and earning the support of Jews for Abdul.

The general election

However, general election polling suggests a Stevens victory on Aug. 4 would give Democrats a stronger chance of winning in November. The winner of the primary will face Republican Mike Rogers in the general election.

A Glengariff Group survey conducted for the Michigan Education Association and Business Leaders for Michigan found Stevens (47%) leading Rogers (45%) among likely November voters. El-Sayed (41%) trailed Rogers (48%).

Another Glengariff Group poll, conducted for the Detroit Regional Chamber, gave Stevens a narrow 45.2% to 43.8% edge over Rogers, while El-Sayed trailed Rogers 46.9% to 40.1%.