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Election 2026 Republicans
Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers speaks at the Republican convention Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, in Dallas.
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Republicans are trying to win an open Senate seat race in Michigan, and nominee Mike Rogers is stepping up his appeals to some Democrats. The strategy is key to what the former congressman sees as a way to defeat progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed. Rogers narrowly lost a Senate race two years ago. This time, he’s betting he can win over some Democrats and independents, particularly Black and Jewish voters. At the same time, he must rally Donald Trump loyalists to turn out to vote, even though the president isn’t on the ballot. The November race is critical in the fight for Senate control.
