El-Sayed’s Win Sparks GOP Backlash | Newark News

In a stunning upset, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed narrowly defeated Haley Stevens in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary despite being outspent 10-to-1—proving that voters are hungry for progressive change. House Speaker Mike Johnson reacted with alarm, calling progressive figures “Mini Mamdanis” trying to “overrun” the country. NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani responded by celebrating El-Sayed’s win, praising his focus on healthcare, economic justice, and campaign finance reform—and highlighting how Johnson’s outrage reveals the GOP’s growing disconnect from everyday Americans. The victory signals a rising tide of grassroots momentum as election season heats up. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ad31f189539e74a4