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Can Progressive Democrats Win in the 2026 Midterm Elections?

NBC News Politics·August 9, 2026·1 min read
Can Progressive Democrats Win in the 2026 Midterm Elections?

Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker discussed with Sunday TODAY's Willie Geist how Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed's victory in Michigan sets up an internal battle between centrist Democrats and progressives. Welker noted the challenge for El-Sayed will be winning over voters who supported his opponent, as well as moderate and independent voters who could sway the election.

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