DETROIT — The Democratic Party's progressive wing was aiming to notch its biggest victory yet Tuesday, hoping to deliver a high-profile blow to the center-left establishment in an intensifying ideological battle.But the anticipated triumph, in battleground Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, will have to wait.That's because the race between left-wing candidate Abdul El-Sayed, a former Wayne County Health Department director, and Rep.Haley Stevens, a more moderate contender, was too close to call in the early Wednesday hours.THE MIDTERM SENATE RACES THAT COULD FLIP THE BALANCE OF POWER IN CONGRESSAbdul El-Sayed, a progressive candidate in the Democratic primary for U.S.
Senate in Michigan, speaks during a primary election night event Wednesday, Aug.5, 2026, at the Majestic Theatre in Detroit.
(Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP Photo)While the biggest prize was yet to be awarded as five states from coast to coast held primary elections, the establishment scored some victories, including Rep.Wesley Bell of Missouri defeating Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)-backed challenger former Rep.
Cori Bush, a one-time Squad member, in a rematch of their 2024 showdown.Meanwhile, President Donald Trump's powerful sway over the Republican Party was reaffirmed as two Trump-backed candidates won gubernatorial nominations in Michigan and Kansas.Here are the top takeaways from a busy primary night across the country.Verdict still out in high-stakes showdown"We're going to have to wait a little longer to see the outcome of this race," El-Sayed told supporters at a primary night event in Detroit early Wednesday morning.El-Sayed, a former Wayne County Health Department director backed by top leaders of the left, including progressive champions Sen.Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Rep.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, held on to a razor-thin lead over Haley, who is supported by establishment leaders including longtime Senate Democratic leader Sen.Chuck Schumer of New York, as votes continued...