At the final debate before Michigan's Aug. 4 Democratic Senate primary, Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens clashed over outside spending and electability. El-Sayed, a progressive doctor, attacked Stevens for accepting $19.9 million from AIPAC's super PAC, while Stevens noted a super PAC backing El-Sayed received $300,000 from his father-in-law.

The race highlights a party divide: Stevens, backed by Sen. Gary Peters and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, argues El-Sayed's progressive stances on Medicare for All and criticism of Israel risk the seat. El-Sayed, endorsed by Sen. Bernie Sanders and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, calls himself a capitalist who opposes monopolies. The winner will likely face Republican Mike Rogers in November.

Personal attacks dominated discussion. El-Sayed's "ogre on a pike" comment about Sen. John Fetterman drew scrutiny, while Stevens highlighted past critical remarks El-Sayed made about women politicians. El-Sayed defended his record and blamed super PAC ads for the race's negative tone.

Financial disclosures showed El-Sayed's spouse owns properties in Bangalore and Dubai valued at $100,001-$250,000 each. Stevens questioned transparency over $300,000 in "other" business income. With Stevens' side spending over $61 million on ads versus El-Sayed's $15.3 million, the primary tests whether progressive or moderate appeals prevail in a swing state.