AIPAC-linked PAC pours $30M into Michigan Senate primary as El-Sayed surges against Stevens

MS NOW—Abdul El-Sayed's rising momentum in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary has triggered an aggressive money war, with more than $75 million flowing into the race — roughly 80% of it backing rival Haley Stevens, including about $30 million from an AIPAC-linked PAC. The spending disparity has crystallized the contest as a proxy fight over the party's direction, pitting an establishment-aligned candidate against an insurgent challenger. A vocal 'Never-El-Sayed' faction has emerged among Democratic operatives seeking to block his nomination. National commentators expect the race's outcome to shape how Democrats position on Israel policy and progressive challengers for cycles to come.

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