The outcomes of the upcoming Michigan and Minnesota Senate elections could be a boost for potential 2028 campaign messaging — and the possible candidates themselves.If Abdul El-Sayed wins the Michigan Democratic Senate primary Nic Antaya / Bloomberg via Getty Images fileAug. 3, 2026, 1:46 PM EDTThis month’s Democratic primaries in Michigan and Minnesota are already shaping up to be major battles about the party’s future, with voters heading to the polls to choose between moderate members of Congress and insurgent local candidates intent on shaking up the status quo.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.