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

The poll gives El-Sayed a narrow lead over Rogers among likely voters and reports his support across voter groups.

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

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Republican 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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Fox News Poll Finds Close Michigan Senate Race Between El-Sayed and Rogers

Outlets agree that a new poll finds a tight Michigan U.S. Senate race between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers, with El-Sayed holding a narrow lead within the margin of error. Center outlets emphasize a tightening contest and cast the results as momentum for El-Sayed. Right-leaning outlets highlight a divided electorate alongside voter concerns and controversies surrounding El-Sayed.

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