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

A Marist poll puts Rogers seven points behind Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate race.

El-Sayed leads former GOP congressman by seven points in new poll
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This article1 analysis · Oct 3, 2026
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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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Republican Senate candidate whose standing is measured in the Michigan poll

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Democratic Senate candidate whose standing is measured in the Michigan poll

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John James
R · MI-10

Republican candidate for governor of Michigan

Donald Trump
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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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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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