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El-Sayed leads Rogers by 7 points in new Michigan Senate poll
Michigan's open U.S. Senate race between Republican nominee Mike Rogers and Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed remains competitive but shows differing results across polls. Rogers, a former congressman and FBI agent, unveiled a coalition of Democratic voters who said they would support him, citing discomfort with El-Sayed's positions after a divisive Democratic primary against Rep. Haley Stevens. An AARP survey found the race within the margin of error, and a Fox News poll from Aug. 6-10 showed Rogers with a four-point lead, while a separate Susquehanna Polling survey cited by The Hill found El-Sayed leading Rogers 46 percent to 39 percent among likely voters. El-Sayed's campaign responded to the Rogers event by linking him to President Donald Trump and his agenda.
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El-Sayed leads Rogers by 7 points in new Michigan Senate poll
The Hill reports a single Susquehanna Polling survey showing El-Sayed leading Rogers by 7 points (46%-39%), framing the race around Democratic consolidation behind El-Sayed after a divisive primary.
Democrats who ‘never voted Republican’ back Rogers over El-Sayed in razor-close race
Right-leaning outlets emphasize a tight, margin-of-error race: Breitbart reports an AARP poll showing the candidates 'virtually tied,' while Fox News highlights a Fox News poll giving Rogers a four-point edge and features Rogers' outreach to disaffected Democrats, framing the race as a genuine opportunity for a GOP flip.