(The Center Square) – New polling suggests Democrat Abdul El-Sayed could face an uphill battle in Michigan's U.S. Senate race if he wins next week's primary.
El-Sayed is running against the establishment-backed U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, who is currently trailing in the polls.
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