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John James, a Republican, could become Michigan's first Black governor

John James, a Republican, could become Michigan's first Black governor

Michigan has never had a Black governor and voters in the United States have never elected a Black Republican governor.
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Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers debate: In a word, aggressive | Opinion

Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers debate: In a word, aggressive | Opinion

Michigan's long-awaited Senate debate featured interruptions, attacks and relentless message discipline. But did it move the needle?
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U.S. Senate candidate called out opponent's mama – but it was no joke

U.S. Senate candidate called out opponent's mama – but it was no joke

Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed met for their first debate and it got so hot that one candidate called out the other's mother – and lived!
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El-Sayed, Rogers snipe at each other in US Senate debate

El-Sayed, Rogers snipe at each other in US Senate debate

The hour-long debate in Grand Rapids delivered few new developments but gave the two candidates ample time to bicker.
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Rogers and El-Sayed are set for their first debate in Michigan's Senate race after online sparring

Rogers and El-Sayed are set for their first debate in Michigan's Senate race after online sparring

Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed are set for their first debate in Michigan's closely watched Senate debate
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U.S. Senate debate live: Follow El-Sayed, Rogers in real time

U.S. Senate debate live: Follow El-Sayed, Rogers in real time

Watch the livestream of tonight's US Senate debate in Michigan and follow as the Free Press provides news of key moments and needed context.
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Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers U.S. Senate debate: Who won? Take our poll.

Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers U.S. Senate debate: Who won? Take our poll.

Who won Michigan's first 2026 U.S. Senate debate? Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers face off in Grand Rapids.
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U.S. Senate candidates El-Sayed, Rogers debate in Grand Rapids tonight

U.S. Senate candidates El-Sayed, Rogers debate in Grand Rapids tonight

WOOD-TV will host the first debate between the nominees in a closely watched US Senate battle.
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Rogers and El-Sayed trade attacks in combative first Michigan Senate debate

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

Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed have had their first debate in first debate in Michigan’s closely watched U.S. Senate race, which turned combative as both candidates traded personal attacks
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Abdul El-Sayed responds to President Trump's Truth Social attack

Abdul El-Sayed responds to President Trump's Truth Social attack

The Michigan Democratic nominee responded to the president's Truth Social rant as he was called a "terrorist sympathizer" and "a radical extremist."
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Rogers and El-Sayed debate for first time in combative Michigan Senate race

Rogers and El-Sayed debate for first time in combative Michigan Senate race

Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed are facing in their first debate in Michigan's closely watched Senate race