The state’s Senate primary pits progressive Abdul El-Sayed against the more traditional Rep. Haley Stevens.

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FERNDALE, Michigan—Abdul El-Sayed’s signature policy pitch as he seeks the Democratic nomination for Senate is “Medicare for All,” a universal health insurance program that would be administered by the federal government. Just don’t ask the progressive populist for the cost to the average taxpayer.