Is Abdul El-Sayed winning in Michigan?
In the 2026 Michigan Senate race, Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed is actively contesting against former Republican Representative Mike Rogers. Recent polls indicate that El-Sayed is leading, albeit within the margin of error.
El-Sayed, a physician, public health expert, and former Wayne County health director, has secured endorsements from the United Auto Workers (UAW) labor union. He led his party's August primary against Representative Haley Stevens.
On the other hand, Rogers, a former seven-term congressman, chairs the House Intelligence Committee and recently received Trump's endorsement. He narrowly lost the 2024 Senate race to Democrat Elissa Slotkin.
El-Sayed's journey to the Senate race includes a distinguished educational background, having graduated with honors from the University of Michigan and Columbia University, where he was a Rhodes Scholar. His career has been marked by significant contributions to healthcare policy and reform, including initiatives to cancel medical debt and expand access to essential services.
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