Mike Rogers Campaigns for Jewish Democratic Support in Michigan Senate Race Amidst Israel Debate
Republican Mike Rogers is intensifying efforts to attract Jewish Democratic voters in Michigan for his 2026 Senate campaign. This strategy follows his narrow loss in the 2024 Senate race and aims to capitalize on divisions within the Democratic party regarding support for Israel. Rogers is positioning himself as a pro-Israel candidate, contrasting with his Democratic opponent, Abdul El-Sayed, who has been vocally critical of Israel. Rogers' campaign recently released an ad featuring a Jewish voter expressing dissatisfaction with the Democratic party and an open letter from Jewish Democrats is circulating, urging support for Rogers over El-Sayed. However, leaders within the Michigan Democratic Jewish Caucus, such as Chair Decky Alexander, indicate that these efforts are unlikely to significantly sway the long-standing Democratic voting bloc. El-Sayed, a prominent Muslim candidate, has stated his support for an immediate arms embargo and opposition to 'direct blank-check funding' for foreign militaries, incl... 
