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El-Sayed leads former GOP congressman by seven points in new poll

A Marist poll puts El-Sayed ahead of Republican Mike Rogers in the Michigan Senate race.

El-Sayed leads former GOP congressman by seven points in new poll
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A Marist College poll puts Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed seven points ahead of Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan. The race could affect which party controls the Senate, while the article also reports criticism of El-Sayed and support for both candidates among Jewish voters.

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John James
R · MI-10

Republican candidate for governor of Michigan

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose approval rating and relevance to Michigan voters are included in the poll

Gary C. Peters
D · MI · SEN

Michigan senator who is retiring

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Poll Shows El-Sayed Leading Rogers in Michigan Senate Race

Outlets agree that a new Marist poll shows Democrat Abdul El-Sayed leading Republican Mike Rogers by seven points in Michigan's Senate race, a contest that could affect control of the Senate. Center outlets focus on campaign dynamics, with Newsweek highlighting El-Sayed reaching his largest polling lead alongside reports of a state lawmaker withholding an endorsement. Right-leaning outlets report the seven-point advantage while emphasizing criticism of El-Sayed from Jewish organizations.

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