# Michigan Senate race: What to know about Abdul El-Sayed vs Mike Rogers

https://mins.news/en/item/124375

- Al Jazeera, 2026-11-01 13:03 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/1/michigan-race-all-you-need-to-know-about-abdul-el-sayed-v-mike-rogers?traffic_source=rss

> Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers are competing for Michigan’s US Senate seat. The race has drawn broad attention over its potential impact on Senate control, the appeal of progressive positions and the prospect of electing a Muslim senator. The report examines the candidates’ platforms and major campaign spenders.

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