Aug 05, 2026, 01:41pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Voters in five states headed to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballots in their primary elections, and all eyes were on the Democratic Senate primary in the battleground state of Michigan. Progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed narrowly won against the more moderate Congresswoman Haley Stevens (D-MI), despite recent polling leading up to the race showing El-Sayed easily cruising to victory by double digits. Republican strategist and Executive Director of Principles First Brittany Martinez joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss her takeaways from the primary results. Watch the full interview above.