El-Sayed narrowly leads Rogers in Michigan Senate race: Poll
The survey shows a 2-point Senate race and a 7-point governor lead for Benson, with voters naming the economy as their top issue.
- New polling released Thursday shows Democrat Abdul El-Sayed holds a narrow lead over Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan's Senate race, while Democrat Jocelyn Benson maintains a commanding 12-point advantage over Republican John James in the gubernatorial contest.
- Republicans target El-Sayed's progressive record—including Medicare-for-All support and his alliance with activist Hasan Piker—as vulnerabilities, while Rogers positions himself aligned with President Donald Trump's platform to appeal to moderate voters in the competitive state.
- The Washington Post-Schar School poll shows El-Sayed leading Rogers 48% to 45%, putting the race within the 3.9-point margin of error, while Benson leads James 53% to 41%, and 47% of voters cite the economy as their top issue.
- Former Vice President Kamala Harris plans to campaign with El-Sayed next week, signaling Democratic momentum, while the Detroit Regional Chamber endorsed Rogers on Thursday, citing confidence he would create a "strong business environment for entrepreneurs."
- Forecasters classify the Senate race as a tossup, critical for Democrats aiming to hold the seat amid Trump's unpopularity; his affiliated political action committee reserved more than $18 million in television ads to support Rogers.
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WaPo Poll: El-Sayed +3 Over Rogers In MI Senate Race
The Washington Post reports: Democrat Abdul El-Sayed holds a narrow edge over Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s nationally watched Senate race despite a political environment that heavily favors Democrats, a Washington Post-Schar School poll finds. El-Sayed’s three percentage-point lead over Rogers — 48 percent to 45 percent among likely voters — puts the contest within … The post WaPo Poll: El-Sayed +3 Over Rogers In MI Senate Race appeared …
El Sayed polling tight with Rogers while Benson holds advantage
Michigan Senate Democratic nominee Abdul el Sayed remains in a razor-thin race with Republican rival Mike Rogers despite Democrats holding leads in the state, highlighting the unusual political dynamic at play less than seven weeks out from the midterm elections. El Sayed holds a 3% lead over Rogers, at 48% to 45% among likely voters, […]
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