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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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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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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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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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Rogers and El-Sayed attack each other forcefully as first Michigan Senate debate grows hostile

Rogers and El-Sayed attack each other forcefully as first Michigan Senate debate grows hostile

Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed faced off in their first debate in Michigan's closely watched Senate race
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First debate with Mike Rogers will be a key test for Abdul El-Sayed

First debate with Mike Rogers will be a key test for Abdul El-Sayed

The Democratic nominee needs to unify his party and prove that a progressive can win a battleground state.
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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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Michigan debate live: El-Sayed and Rogers meet in high-stakes clash

Michigan debate live: El-Sayed and Rogers meet in high-stakes clash

After skipping their first debate, Republican Mike Rogers takes the stage against Democrat Abdul El Sayed in crucial toss-up Senate race.
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Michigan Senate debate between Rogers and El-Sayed grows hostile quickly

Michigan Senate debate between Rogers and El-Sayed grows hostile quickly

Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed are facing in their first debate in Michigan's closely watched Senate race
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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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El-Sayed, Rogers clash: 4 takeaways from the Michigan Senate debate

El-Sayed, Rogers clash: 4 takeaways from the Michigan Senate debate

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers met for an hour-long debate where personal attacks overshadowed policy differences.