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El-Sayed Leads Rogers in Michigan Senate Poll

8/20/2026

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El-Sayed Leads

The TechnoMetrica Institute of Policy and Politics poll released on August 19 2026 shows Democrat Abdul El-Sayed ahead of Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s U.S. Senate race.
U.S. President Donald Trump publicly endorsed Republican Mike Rogers for the Senate seat.
The poll surveyed 1,528 voters, 45% for El-Sayed, 42% for Rogers, 7% others, 6% undecided.
Republicans hold a 53-47 Senate majority; Democrats need four more seats to gain control.

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El-Sayed Leads

TechnoMetrica poll August 19, 2026 shows Democrat Abdul El-Sayed ahead of Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate race.
Jewish backing for Rogers and criticism of El-Sayed’s far-left were highlighted by an open letter urging Jewish Democrats and independents to support Rogers.
Rep. Haley Stevens urged El-Sayed to cut ties with Hasan Piker and address voters.
An earlier Fox News poll showed El-Sayed trailing Rogers among Black, women, and suburban voters.

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Historical Context

The 1994 Republican Revolution gave the GOP a 54-46 Senate majority after winning eight seats and two Democrats switched parties, aided by Newt Gingrich’s Contract with America that nationalized the campaign. In the 2026 Michigan Senate race, Donald Trump backs Mike Rogers and an August 19 poll shows Democrat Abdul El-Sayed ahead 45%-42%, a race that could preserve a 53-47 Republican edge.

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El-Sayed Leads

The TechnoMetrica Institute of Policy and Politics poll released on August 19 2026 shows Democrat Abdul El-Sayed ahead of Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s U.S. Senate race.
U.S. President Donald Trump publicly endorsed Republican Mike Rogers for the Senate seat.
The poll surveyed 1,528 voters, 45% for El-Sayed, 42% for Rogers, 7% others, 6% undecided.
Republicans hold a 53-47 Senate majority; Democrats need four more seats to gain control.

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