El-Sayed edges Rogers in Michigan Senate poll - The Hill
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A Michigan Senate poll shows El-Sayed edging Rogers — testing whether a progressive outsider can flip a Trump-era seat in a key swing state.
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Theory Briefing
- A new poll shows Abdul El-Sayed narrowly leading Mike Rogers in Michigan's 2026 Senate race, a contest both parties are watching closely.
- Rogers, a Republican, faces the challenge of holding a seat in Michigan while navigating the political shadow of Donald Trump.
- El-Sayed's slim polling edge raises the question of whether a progressive candidate can outperform expectations in a competitive Midwestern state.