Published August 5, 2026 at 9:22 AM ET · Updated August 5, 2026 at 12:07 PM ET
Polls forecasting a blowout in Michigan's Senate primary miss the mark
10 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by RealClearPolitics. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.
Abdul El-Sayed defeated Haley Stevens in the Michigan Senate primary despite polls predicting a much larger margin of victory. News outlets reported his win as a major loss for AIPAC and corporate interests.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 4 hr ago, when RealClearPolitics reported it. Coverage has since grown to 10 independent outlets, including 6 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from New York Times.
