Michigan race: All you need to know about Abdul El-Sayed v Mike Rogers
Summary
Michigan’s U.S. Senate race pits Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, a public health advocate, against Republican Mike Rogers, a former congressman. The contest could affect control of the Senate and test whether progressive positions, criticism of Israel and a Muslim candidate can win in a swing state.Key Facts
- El-Sayed previously led the health department in Detroit and Wayne County and ran for governor in 2018.
- El-Sayed supports Medicare for All and has accused Israel of genocide in Gaza.
- If elected, El-Sayed would become the first Muslim U.S. senator.
- Rogers lost Michigan’s 2024 Senate race to Democrat Elissa Slotkin by a narrow margin.
- Rogers is a close ally of President Donald Trump, while seeking some distance from Trump in his campaign.
- Rogers supports tax cuts, increased domestic energy production and deregulation.
- Michigan’s Senate seat is held by retiring Democrat Gary Peters, and a Rogers win would give Republicans the seat.
- The race has drawn attention to the political influence of Arab and Muslim communities and to debate over U.S. support for Israel.
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