Abdul El-Sayed Gets Boost in Michigan as Voters Sour on AI Data Centers
Summary
In Michigan’s U.S. Senate race, Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed leads Republican Mike Rogers, partly due to voter concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) and AI data centers. A recent poll shows many Michigan voters distrust AI data centers and prefer El-Sayed’s approach over Rogers’.Key Facts
- A New York Times/Siena poll found 46% of Michigan voters trust El-Sayed on AI data center issues, compared to 35% for Rogers.
- 66% of Michigan voters oppose building AI data centers, while 29% support them.
- El-Sayed leads Rogers 49% to 44% among likely Michigan voters overall.
- Poll surveyed 605 likely voters between September 15-22 with a margin of error of ±4.9%.
- El-Sayed leads by large margins among younger voters (ages 18-29 and 30-44), while Rogers leads older voters.
- Rogers is seen as less extreme by voters, but El-Sayed is viewed as the more effective candidate for the Senate.
- Sabato’s Crystal Ball upgraded the race to “Leans Democratic,” calling El-Sayed a “soft favorite.”
- Spending on the Senate race is increasing, nearing $222 million.
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