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The left is winning primaries. Can it win general elections?

Progressive candidates came out on top in Michigan and Tennessee but fell short in Missouri. Will they keep up the pace tomorrow?

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Halina Bennet
Aug 10, 2026
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Abdul El-Sayed speaks to supporters at an election-night rally at the Majestic Theatre on August 4, 2026, in Detroit. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Last week’s primary results in Michigan delivered huge wins for the progressive left.

Democratic socialist Dr. Abdul El-Sayed narrowly defeated mainstream, pro-Israel Representative Haley Stevens for th…

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