Haley Stevens leads Abdul El-Sayed in new Michigan Senate race poll

Key Points:

• Haley Stevens holds a 7-point lead over Abdul El-Sayed in a Detroit News/WDIV-TV poll of likely Michigan Democratic primary voters, with 48% support to El-Sayed's 41%, but the race is effectively tied among voters who are "definite" about their choice.
• Approximately 31% of voters remain undecided or "movable," indicating a highly competitive race with significant potential for shifts before the August 4 primary.
• Stevens' support is strongest among Black voters, non-college-educated voters, older voters, and traditional Democrats, while El-Sayed leads among White, college-educated, younger voters, and Democratic Socialists.
• The primary voters prioritize candidates who will stand up to Trump (38%) and those who can win the general election (25%), with El-Sayed supporters emphasizing values and results, and Stevens supporters focusing on electability and opposition to Trump.
• Stevens benefits from substantial outside spending on advertisements, totaling nearly $49 million, whereas El-Sayed's campaign and allied super PAC have spent about $2.7 million, highlighting a significant disparity in financial backing.