Michigan hopefuls Rogers, El-Sayed debate

Two candidates are running for Michigan's U.S. Senate seat: Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed. After exchanging attacks online, they held their first debate on Thursday. The debate was contentious, with the candidates continuously attacking each other and continuing their arguments even during commercial breaks.

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

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The Boston GlobeLean Left· 8d ago

Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed trade attacks in combative first Michigan Senate debate

PBS NewsHourLean Left· 8d ago

In combative first Michigan Senate debate, Rogers and El-Sayed trade attacks

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 9d ago

Rogers and El-Sayed trade attacks in combative first Michigan Senate debate

Bridge MichiganLean Left· 9d ago

Fact check: Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers debate Trump, tariffs, war, more

BloombergLean Left· 9d ago

Insults Punctuate El-Sayed, Rogers Fiery Michigan Senate Debate

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The HillCenter· 8d ago

Trump rips El-Sayed after Michigan Senate debate

The HillCenter· 9d ago

El-Sayed vs. Rogers gets nasty in Michigan

News Nation NowCenter· 9d ago

Rogers, El-Sayed trade personal attacks in first Michigan Senate debate

Ran by 2 outlets· WOOD TV8, WLNS Lansing
WOOD TV8Center· 9d ago

6 takeaways from the Michigan Senate debate between Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers

WLNS LansingCenter· 9d ago

6 takeaways from the Michigan Senate debate between Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers

Michigan hopefuls Rogers, El-Sayed debate

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Washington ExaminerRight· 8d ago

No knockout blow: Strategists say Michigan Senate debate unlikely to shift race

Fox NewsRight· 8d ago

Trump says Rogers 'completely obliterated' El-Sayed in debate

Legal InsurrectionRight· 8d ago

El-Sayed Stumbles in Michigan Senate Debate With Mike Rogers

Washington ExaminerRight· 9d ago

Personal attacks, Israel, and terrorism define Michigan’s caustic Senate debate

Breitbart NewsRight· 9d ago

Michigan Debate: Leftist U.S. Senate Candidate El-Sayed Fails to Deny Receiving Campaign Money from Terrorists

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Al JazeeraLean Left· 9d ago

Key takeaways from US Senate debate in Michigan between El-Sayed, Rogers

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