Abdul El-Sayed Is Winning the Polls Despite Democratic Backlash
The Democrat was up 5 points over Republican Mike Rogers in a new poll of Michigan's U.S. Senate race released on Tuesday.
Michigan's U.S. Senate race is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in the 2026 midterm elections. Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive public health official, leads all but one recent poll despite facing backlash from some Democrats. He triumphed over Republican candidate Mike Rogers in last month's primary. El-Sayed holds a 5-point lead over Rogers in a new poll by Michigan State University, with 50% of likely voters supporting him and 45% backing Rogers.
Turnout is expected to be crucial in this crucial race that will determine control of the upper chamber of Congress. Experts view the election as a toss-up, with some predicting a "blue wave" similar to the 2018 midterms.
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