Politics
CROSS-SPECTRUMBROAD COVERAGE
Michigan Senate candidates Abdul El‑Sayed and Mike Rogers debate as race heats up
Democratic candidate Abdul El‑Sayed and Republican candidate Mike Rogers faced each other Thursday night in the first of two scheduled debates in Grand Rapids. The discussion, streamed live at 7 p.m. Eastern, centered on affordability, health care and the conflict in Iran. Both are vying for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Senator Gary Peters. The debate is expected to shape voter perceptions ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.
How this was covered
- Left-leaning outlets covered this 18h later
- Right-leaning coverage is the most divided on this story
Why it matters
The outcome will help determine which party controls the U.S. Senate.
How this story developed
- Sep 28 Joe Concha accuses Senate hopeful Abdul el Sayed of political double-talk
- Oct 3 A Rasmussen Reports poll now shows El‑Sayed leading Rogers 47% to 44%.
- Oct 9 The first televised debate between the Michigan Senate hopefuls was held Thursday night.
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