After a Poisonous Primary, Michigan Democrats Promise to Get Along
- Posted on August 8, 2026
- Michigan
- By The New York Times
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Michigan's Democratic party is making efforts to unite following an intense Senate primary battle. Dr. Abdul El-Sayed emerged as the party's choice, though the competitive campaign left visible divisions among supporters. Party leaders, including Pete Buttigieg, attended a unity gathering to encourage reconciliation and consolidate Democratic strength heading into the general election. Despite public pledges of solidarity, underlying tensions from the contentious primary persist among grassroots members.
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After a Poisonous Primary, Michigan Democrats Promise to Get Along
The party is racing to get behind Dr. Abdul El-Sayed after a Senate primary that was “spirited,” as Pete Buttigieg diplomatically put it at a unity rally on Friday night, but tensions remain. continue reading...