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Fox News Poll: Michigan voters split between El-Sayed and Rogers

The poll finds Rogers one point behind El-Sayed among likely voters and details groups that favor him.

Fox News Poll: Michigan voters split between El-Sayed and Rogers
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A Fox News poll puts Abdul El-Sayed narrowly ahead of Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate race among likely voters, while showing concerns about both candidates and shifting preferences since August. The poll also reports a lead for Democrat Jocelyn Benson in the gubernatorial race.

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Mike Rogers R · MI
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Republican Senate candidate whose standing and voter support are assessed in the poll

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Democratic Senate candidate whose standing and voter support are assessed in the poll

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John James
R · MI-10

Republican gubernatorial candidate

El-Sayed's primary opponent, whose supporters' stated general-election preferences are reported

Elissa Slotkin
D · MI · SEN

Democratic candidate who defeated Rogers in the 2024 Senate race

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose relationship with Rogers and voter approval are discussed in the Senate polling

ALSO MENTIONED  Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan governor whose term limit is noted as context for the gubernatorial race; Jocelyn Benson, Democratic gubernatorial candidate

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Polls Show Close Michigan Senate Race Between Rogers and El-Sayed

Outlets agree that recent polling in the Michigan Senate race shows a competitive contest between Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, with results ranging from an even split to a seven-point lead for El-Sayed. Center outlets focus on shifting numbers across surveys, with Newsweek highlighting El-Sayed reaching his widest lead of the campaign. Right-leaning outlets emphasize that Rogers remains virtually tied or within one point, with Jns pairing poll results with voter criticism of El-Sayed.

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