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Politics · November 3, 2026

Abdul El-Sayed, Mike Rogers make final pitches in Michigan US Senate race

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In the final push for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers are vying for a position that could shift control of the chamber. Recent polling generally places El-Sayed in the lead, though margins vary significantly from 1 to 11 percentage points, with some leads falling within the margin of error. The campaign's final days were marked by the sudden endorsement of Rogers by Representative Haley Stevens, El-Sayed's former primary rival, an action that led to her expulsion from the state Democratic Party. Both candidates are focusing on Election Day turnout following substantial early voting numbers in the state.

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Reported across the spectrum

  • Abdul El-Sayed (Democrat) and Mike Rogers (Republican) are the candidates for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat.
  • The race is considered highly competitive and influential for the balance of power in the Senate.
  • Millions of Michigan voters have already cast their ballots through early voting.
  • Recent polling shows El-Sayed with an advantage over Rogers, though the margin varies by pollster.

Reported by only some outlets

  • Representative Haley Stevens endorsed Mike Rogers after appearing with him at church.
  • The Michigan Democratic Party expelled Haley Stevens following her endorsement of Rogers.
  • Senator Elizabeth Warren joined El-Sayed at a rally at Eastern Michigan University.
  • A New York Times/Siena poll showed El-Sayed with an 11-point lead, while an Insider Advantage poll showed a 1-point lead.
  • Bridge Michigan reports over 2.3 million early votes, while Newsweek cites University of Florida data showing more than 1.8 million early votes.

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