Abdul El-Sayed beats Mike Rogers in US Senate race: ‘Michigan, we did it’

Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeats Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s fiercely contested US Senate race.

By: Lauren Gibbons

Outlets: Bridge Michigan

Published: November 4, 2026

Words: 1,667

Last Updated: 5 days, 5 hours ago


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  • Michigan voters have cast their ballots in the US Senate race between Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers
  • Contentious from the start, the race has attracted record outside spending and could decide which party controls Congress
  • This story will be updated with the latest results as election officials across the state tally votes

DETROIT — Buoyed by favorable national tailwinds, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed overcame party infighting to defeat Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s fiercely …

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