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Mike Rogers seeks to win over disaffected Democrats in Michigan Senate race against Abdul El-Sayed

Republican Senate nominee Mike Rogers is actively courting Democratic voters in Michigan who are dissatisfied with the party's left-wing nominee, Abdul El-Sayed. Rogers, a former congressman and FBI agent, is attempting to make a second straight Senate bid to flip a crucial Democrat-held seat. While El-Sayed, a progressive epidemiologist, has gained support from Democratic Socialists of America supporters, his vocal criticism of Israel and association with streamer Hasan Piker have alienated some Jewish voters. Rabbi Asher Lopatin noted that many Jewish Democrats are moving toward Rogers because they feel El-Sayed's rhetoric can be perceived as anti-Jewish. Rogers is positioning himself as a viable option for lifelong Democrats who want to avoid El-Sayed's specific policy positions, such as Medicare-for-all and the abolition of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Polling shows a competitive race, with Rogers holding a slight edge in a Fox News poll. AARP data indicates that Rogers is particularly strong among voters aged 50 and older, while El-Sayed leads among younger voters.

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