IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.NBC News Logo Politics U.S. News WorldLocal Sports Business Health SHOPPING TiplineSubscribeSearchSectionsU.S. NewsPoliticsWorldBusinessSportsInvestigationsCulture & TrendsHealthScienceTechWeatherVIDEOPhotosSudokuNBC SelectedNBC Asian AmericaNBC BLKNBC LatinoNBC OUTLocalNew YorkLos AngelesChicagoDallas-Fort WorthPhiladelphiaWashington, D.C.BostonBay AreaSouth FloridaSan DiegoConnecticuttvTodayNightly NewsMeet the PressDatelineFeaturedNBC News NowNightly FilmsStay TunedSpecial FeaturesNewslettersPodcastsListen NowBusiness in AmericaMore From NBCNBC.COMNBCU AcademyPeacockNEXT STEPS FOR VETSNBC News Site MapHelpFollow NBC News news AlertsThere are no new alerts at this timeSearchLatest StoriesPoliticsU.S. NewsWorldSportsBusinessHealthSHOPPINGTiplineAbdul El-Sayed is trying to swing the Midwest to the left, while Haley Stevens runs with air cover from outside groups and an endorsement from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.Haley Stevens; Abdul El-Sayed.CQ-Roll Call via Getty Images; AP fileJuly 30, 2026, 5:00 AM EDTBy Henry J. GomezA state that aggressively promotes itself as “Pure Michigan” is playing host next week to a collision course of purity tests in a hostile Democratic Senate primary.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.