Michigan Senate race tight as candidates spar over Muslim Brotherhood accusations and campaign spending

Democrat Abdul El‑Sayed trails Republican Mike Rogers by about two points in average polls, but a Republican strategist says late‑stage ads could still move the contest. The candidates faced off in a final televised debate in Detroit, where Rogers repeatedly raised accusations that El‑Sayed’s family has ties to the Muslim Brotherhood and El‑Sayed answered by questioning the implication of dual loyalty. After evading a town‑hall question on disavowing the group, El‑Sayed aired a 30‑second advertisement emphasizing his faith and featuring symbols of multiple religions, while critics have said his evasive style may have alienated voters. Campaign filings show Rogers’ campaign allocated more than $100,000 to private‑jet travel in the last quarter, whereas El‑Sayed’s travel expenses were largely for commercial flights and rideshares.