Leftist Democrat urges unity after defeating establishment candidate in Michigan primary

Progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed has defeated Michigan's centrist Democratic establishment in the state's Senate primary, per France 24. El-Sayed's platform centers on universal healthcare, higher taxes on billionaires and corporations, and ending military aid to Israel. He will advance to face Republican Mike Rogers in the general election—though his narrow primary victory has sparked concern among party moderates about his prospects in November.

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