In battleground Michigan, 3 Democrats test vision of affordability in the Senate primary

Voters say they're worried about the cost of living, and affordability is a leading issue in 2026 campaigns. The three Senate candidates competing in Michigan for the Democratic nomination are making different pitches about how to address rising costs. Their success or failure will help determine the party’s fortunes in the November midterms, when control of Congress is at stake. Democrat Gary Peters is retiring and the party's chances of regaining Senate control will be harder if that seat is lost. Running in the August primary are Haley Stevens, who's a congresswoman, as well as state Sen. Mallory McMorrow and physician Abdul El-Sayed. The likely Republican nominee is Mike Rogers, a former congressman.