El-Sayed, Rogers trade barbs, accusations during first televised US Senate debate

By: Ben Solis

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: October 9, 2026

Words: 1,630

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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GRAND RAPIDS — After months of circling each other on the campaign trail, former Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers of White Lake and Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed met face-to-face on Thursday for the first debate of the cycle in Michigan’s competitive U.S. Senate race.

Hosted by WOOD-TV 8, the forum covered a wide range of issues including healthcare, housing, tariffs, ending the war in Iran, support for Israel and mass surveillance, giving El-Sayed …

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