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Rogers Leads El-Sayed in Michigan Senate Poll

9/10/2026

Summary

Story summary

Former Rep. Mike Rogers leads a narrow poll over Democrat Abdul El-Sayed for Michigan’s open Senate seat.
The Glengariff Group poll shows Rogers at 45.8% and El-Sayed at 44.4% with 9% undecided.
Rogers wins independent voters by nearly 14 points.
America PAC, funded by Elon Musk, has spent over $1 million on digital ads supporting Rogers.
Independent expenditures total $28 million, with $18.7 million for Rogers and $9 million for El-Sayed.

History

Historical Context

The 2010 Supreme Court ruling in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, which struck down limits on corporate political spending, reshaped campaign finance. Following the decision, Super PAC America PAC, founded by Elon Musk, poured $1 million into digital ads for Michigan Republican Mike Rogers. The 2024 Michigan Senate race mirrors that precedent, with independent expenditures totaling $28 million—$18.7 million for Rogers and $9 million for Democrat Abdul El-Sayed. Consequently, the Citizens United era continues to amplify billionaire influence, prompting calls for legislative reform and stricter disclosure rules.

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Story summary

Former Rep. Mike Rogers leads a narrow poll over Democrat Abdul El-Sayed for Michigan’s open Senate seat.
The Glengariff Group poll shows Rogers at 45.8% and El-Sayed at 44.4% with 9% undecided.
Rogers wins independent voters by nearly 14 points.
America PAC, funded by Elon Musk, has spent over $1 million on digital ads supporting Rogers.
Independent expenditures total $28 million, with $18.7 million for Rogers and $9 million for El-Sayed.

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