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Miguel Paiva

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: In michigans 205m senate race el sayed eyes a historic progressive win over rogers - Caught on Camera

PONTIAC, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 31: Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed speaks to supporters at "Get Out The Vote Cookout" on October 31, 2026 in Pontiac, Michigan. El-Sayed, is running against GOP candidate Mike Rogers for the open U.S. Senate seat. (Credit: Photo by Salwan Georges/Getty Images)

The Briefing:

  • Michigan's 2026 Senate race between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers has attracted more than $205 million in disclosed outside spending — making it the most expensive Senate contest in state history.
  • El-Sayed holds a consistent polling lead heading into Election Day, with prediction markets placing his odds of winning at 73–79% as of October 31.
  • Michigan is the only genuinely open Democratic-held seat in a state Donald Trump carried in 2024, making it the GOP's clearest path to expanding its 53–47 Senate majority — a path that polling suggests is closing fast.
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