Rogers and El-Sayed hold first Michigan Senate debate Thursday
Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed meet Thursday night for their first debate in the race for Michigan's open Senate seat.
Republican Mike Rogers, a former congressman, and Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed are scheduled to hold their first debate Thursday night in Michigan's Senate race. The seat is open because Sen. Gary Peters, a Democrat, is retiring.
The Hill reports the race will help decide which party holds the Senate majority next year. PBS NewsHour describes it as one of the nation's most closely watched races, with weeks of online sparring and heavy advertising in the state.
The Hill says El-Sayed leads by 4.1 percent in the Decision Desk HQ polling average heading into the debate.
President Trump weighed in a day earlier. The Hill reports he wrote on Truth Social on Wednesday that El-Sayed is a "terrible" candidate for Democrats.
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- The HillRogers, El-Sayed set to face off for first time in Michigan Senate debateThu, Oct 8, 6:00 AM EDT
- The HillTrump calls El-Sayed a 'terrible candidate'Thu, Oct 8, 9:02 AM EDT
- The HillRogers, El-Sayed face off in MichiganThu, Oct 8, 12:30 PM EDT
- The Hill5 things to watch for in Thursday's Michigan debate showdownThu, Oct 8, 1:40 PM EDT
- PBS NewsHourRogers and El-Sayed are set for their first debate in Michigan's Senate race after sparring onlineThu, Oct 8, 3:45 PM EDT
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