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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.

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.

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."

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

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.

From El-Sayed to Talarico, 5 races and 5 keys to the midterms

From El-Sayed to Talarico, 5 races and 5 keys to the midterms

A Democratic tsunami? Or can the GOP avert disaster? What to watch, from Hispanic voters to the power of money--and an unexpected contest in Kansas.

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Benson, James face off in first TV debate in Michigan governor's race

Benson, James face off in first TV debate in Michigan governor's race

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, the Democratic nominee to be Michigan's next governor, will face her Republican rival U.S. Rep. John James.

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Trump isn't on the ballot, but he dominated the gubernatorial debate

Trump isn't on the ballot, but he dominated the gubernatorial debate

President Donald Trump dominated Congressman John James and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's debate over who would make a better Michigan governor

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Voters will hear from Michigan's next governor in upcoming debate

Voters will hear from Michigan's next governor in upcoming debate

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer cannot run again. The candidates vying to replace her will face off in their first debate.

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Trump says he'll be back in Michigan ahead of midterms

Trump says he'll be back in Michigan ahead of midterms

The president told reporters he will be back in Michigan soon but provided no other details.

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Barrett, Lawrence face down each other in U.S. House race debate

Barrett, Lawrence face down each other in U.S. House race debate

The two candidates in mid-Michigan's tossup 7th District race met for a debate on Oct. 6.

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Obama headed back to Detroit this month to stump for Democrats

Obama headed back to Detroit this month to stump for Democrats

The former president plans to hold a Get-Out-the-Vote rally on Oct. 24.