Read · November 4, 2026
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeats Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan's Senate race, days after Rep. Haley Stevens endorsed Rogers
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan's Senate race to succeed retiring Democratic Sen. Gary Peters. Rep. Haley Stevens, whom El-Sayed beat in the Democratic primary, endorsed Rogers days before the election.
- From the LeftNBC News: Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan’s high-stakes Senate race
NBC recounts Trump's attacks on El-Sayed, Stevens's defection and the AIPAC spending.
Grade: D (64/100). Mixes in the reporter's opinion and uses loaded words.
- CenterStraight Arrow News: Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan’s race for Senate, becomes first Muslim elected to chamber
SAN gives the AP call time, the count at 6 a.m. and quotes from El-Sayed's speech.
Grade: A (100/100). No problems found.
- From the RightThe Daily Caller: Abdul El-Sayed Defeats Mike Rogers Days After Haley Stevens Endorsed GOP Nominee
The Caller details Stevens's endorsement, the fundraising totals and El-Sayed's Israel views.
Grade: C (76/100). Mixes in the reporter's opinion.
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