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Abdul El-Sayed's Lead Over Mike Rogers Jumps 6 Weeks Before Midterms

Abdul El-Sayed's Lead Over Mike Rogers Jumps 6 Weeks Before Midterms

Summary

Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed has increased his lead over Republican Mike Rogers in the Michigan U.S. Senate race, according to a recent poll. The poll shows El-Sayed leading by 7 points six weeks before Election Day, with independent voters playing a key role.

Key Facts

  • A Suffolk University poll surveyed 500 likely voters in Michigan with a 4.4% margin of error.
  • El-Sayed leads Rogers by 7 points, the largest margin for him in September polls.
  • Independent voters favor El-Sayed 51% to 35%, making them a crucial part of the race.
  • Rogers leads among men and gun-owning households; El-Sayed leads among women, union households, and non-gun-owning households.
  • The race reflects similar divisions seen in Michigan’s 2024 presidential vote, where President Trump narrowly won.
  • Michigan’s Senate seat is open after Senator Gary Peters decided not to run again.
  • Michigan is a key battleground state that Democrats hope to flip to gain Senate control.
  • Nearly $125 million has been spent on campaign ads in Michigan since the primary, the most of any competitive Senate race.
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