Abdul El-Sayed Won Despite Much Smaller War Chest—How Much Will Money Talk In Midterms?

Aug 06, 2026, 03:28pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed narrowly beat the more moderate Congresswoman Haley Stevens (D-MI) in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, despite several outside groups reportedly spending over $60 million to support Stevens. Political strategist Lucy Caldwell joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss the results, the progressive movement, and the upcoming midterms.

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Abdul El-Sayed Won Despite Much Smaller War Chest—How Much Will Money Talk In Midterms?

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