Michigan voters pick between El-Sayed and Rogers in pivotal Senate race

Michigan voters are deciding Tuesday between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers in a pivotal Senate race that could determine control of the chamber, with the two candidates offering starkly contrasting visions for the swing state. El-Sayed, a former county health director, is testing whether an unapologetically progressive platform centered on universal healthcare can win in a state Trump carried, while Rogers seeks a comeback after losing the 2024 Senate race by fewer than 20,000 votes. The contest has drawn over $100 million in advertising and been marked by bitter disputes over Israel, with Rogers receiving an endorsement from El-Sayed's primary rival Haley Stevens. Democrats need to pick up four seats to win the Senate majority, making this race critical. No Republican has won a Michigan Senate seat since 1994, but the retirement of Democratic Sen. Gary Peters created a rare opening, and Rogers is campaigning without Trump at the top of the ballot while facing challenges from high gas prices and an unpopular war with Iran.