Politics · October 8, 2026
Live updates: El-Sayed, Rogers clash at Michigan Senate debate

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Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed and former Republican Representative Mike Rogers met for the first of two scheduled debates in the Michigan U.S. Senate race. The contest aims to fill the seat vacated by retiring Senator Gary Peters and is regarded as a key battleground for control of the Senate in the 2026 midterm elections.
Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed and former Republican Representative Mike Rogers met for the first of two scheduled debates in the Michigan U.S. Senate race. The contest aims to fill the seat vacated by retiring Senator Gary Peters and is regarded as a key battleground for control of the Senate in the 2026 midterm elections.
