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Michigan Senate race: Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed trade attacks in a hostile first debate

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First reported on Monday 5 October 2026 at 12:00 EDT by The Philadelphia Inquirer·Latest article on Thursday 8 October 2026 at 20:04 EDT

Summary

Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed are competing for an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan, one of the nation's most closely watched races, after weeks of sparring both online and in advertisements flooding the state. Former President Barack Obama, who is getting more involved in the midterms and taped two dozen ads for Democratic candidates for governor and Senate, plans to appear with El-Sayed in Detroit this month. The two candidates met on Thursday for their first debate, which grew hostile quickly as they attacked each other forcefully, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported.

Latest: Rogers and El-Sayed attacked each other forcefully as their first Michigan Senate debate grew hostile quickly.

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How it unfolded

  1. Thursday 8 October

    Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed were set for their first debate in Michigan's Senate race on Thursday, after weeks of sparring online and in advertisements.

  2. Monday 5 October

    Former President Barack Obama is set to campaign with Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit as part of his increased involvement in the midterm elections.

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