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Poll: Where Michigan Democratic voters stand with U.S. Senate candidates Stevens, El-Sayed
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Key Points:
- A recent WDIV/Detroit News poll surveyed likely Democratic voters in Michigan about the 2026 U.S. Senate primary, focusing on candidates Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens.
- Both candidates have high name recognition, with Stevens at 90.7% and El-Sayed at 88.5%; favorability ratings are 51.5% for El-Sayed and 49.5% for Stevens.
- In the primary vote preference, Stevens leads with 48.2% compared to El-Sayed's 41.4%, including higher "definitely" support (34.1% vs. 33.7%).
- When choosing a Democratic nominee, 38.2% of voters prioritize a candidate who will stand up to Donald Trump, followed by 25.1% who want a candidate who can win in November against Mike Rogers.
- The poll was conducted from July 8-11, 2026, with 500 likely Democratic primary voters, a margin of error of +/-4.4%, and a 95% confidence level.
