El-Sayed, Michigan Democrats push to galvanize voters after stunning Senate race defection

Someone involved in Michigan's Senate race unexpectedly left the race, surprising Democrats who were closely watching this election. Michigan Democrats are now trying to refocus voters' attention and move forward after this sudden departure. The party is working to energize voters as they deal with the fallout from the defection.

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Part of The 2026 Michigan Senate race: Abdul El-Sayed vs. Mike Rogers

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Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 3d ago· ran in 5 outlets

El-Sayed, Michigan Democrats push to galvanize voters after stunning Senate race defection

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WFMZ AllentownCenter· 3d ago

El-Sayed, Michigan Democrats push to galvanize voters after stunning Senate race defection

WTOP Washington DCCenter· 3d ago

El-Sayed, Michigan Democrats push to galvanize voters after stunning Senate race defection

KOB 4Center· 3d ago

El-Sayed, Michigan Democrats push to galvanize voters after stunning Senate race defection

WDIO DuluthCenter· 3d ago

El-Sayed, Michigan Democrats push to galvanize voters after stunning Senate race defection

WFMZ AllentownCenter· 4d ago

Democratic divisions shake up key Michigan Senate race

WZMQ MarquetteCenter· 3d ago

Unexpected Turn in Michigan Senate Race Just Ahead of Election Day

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GOP Daily BriefRight· 2d ago

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CBNRight· 3d ago

Election Bombshell as Democrat Endorses Republican in Michigan Senate Race

Washington ExaminerRight· 4d ago

Democrats’ self-inflicted wounds threaten high-stakes Michigan Senate race

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