El-Sayed leads Michigan Senate race as voters seek to curb Trump

El-Sayed leads Michigan Senate race as voters seek to curb Trump

A September poll reported by USA Today showed Democrat Abdul El-Sayed leading Republican Mike Rogers in the Michigan U. S. Senate race, with many voters saying they wanted to curb President Trump’s direction. Earlier, conservative commentators raised national-security concerns about El-Sayed’s potential access to classified information, citing past associations with extremist sympathizers, according to Fox News.

The Detroit News endorsed Rogers, criticizing El-Sayed for deleting past social-media posts, Fox News reported. El-Sayed also faced questions in a solo debate after Rogers declined to attend, where he addressed his ties to streamer Hasan Piker, his stance on Israel and campaign funding, Fox News said. Former Fox host Tucker Carlson endorsed El-Sayed, calling Rogers unfit and defending El-Sayed against accusations of anti-American sentiment, as noted by The Independent.

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September 22, 2026
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Democrat El-Sayed leads Michigan Senate race as voters cite desire to curb Trump
Democrat El-Sayed leads Michigan Senate race as voters cite desire to curb Trump

USA Today • 22 Sep 12:08

A September poll shows Democrat Abdul El-Sayed ahead of Republican Mike Rogers, with many Michigan voters saying they want to change President Trump’s direction.

Credibility 72% Manip. 34% Center
September 20, 2026
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Michigan Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed Faces National-Security Scrutiny
Michigan Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed Faces National-Security Scrutiny

Fox News • 20 Sep 13:00

Conservative commentators and security experts have raised concerns about Abdul El-Sayed’s potential access to classified information if elected, citing past associations with individuals who have expressed support for extremist groups.

Credibility 68% Manip. 55% Right
September 17, 2026
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Detroit News endorses Republican Mike Rogers over Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race
Detroit News endorses Republican Mike Rogers over Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race

Fox News • 17 Sep 15:49

The Detroit News endorsed former Rep. Mike Rogers for the U.S. Senate, criticizing Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed for deleting past social-media posts and questioning his consistency.

Credibility 66% Manip. 48% Right
September 16, 2026
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Michigan Senate candidate El-Sayed addresses questions on streamer ties, Israel and campaign funding in solo debate
Michigan Senate candidate El-Sayed addresses questions on streamer ties, Israel and campaign funding in solo debate

Fox News • 16 Sep 09:30

Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed fielded questions from a moderator and audience after Republican opponent Mike Rogers declined to attend, covering his relationship with streamer Hasan Piker, his stance on Israel, and campaign contributions.

Credibility 72% Manip. 32% Right
September 13, 2026
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Tucker Carlson endorses Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate contest
Tucker Carlson endorses Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate contest

The Independent • 13 Sep 21:22

Fox News commentator Tucker Carlson said Republican candidate Mike Rogers is unfit for office and defended Democrat Abdul El-Sayed against accusations of anti-American sentiment.

Credibility 55% Manip. 32% Left
Tucker Carlson backs Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and critiques opponent Mike Rogers
Tucker Carlson backs Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and critiques opponent Mike Rogers

New York Post • 13 Sep 15:31

Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson used his newsletter to support Democratic Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed, defending the candidate’s remarks on the aftermath of 9/11 and attacking Republican rival Mike Rogers on national-security credentials.

Credibility 34% Manip. 48% Right