Abdul el Sayed outperforms Mike Rogers in latest Michigan Senate poll

Published August 19, 2026 4:16pm ET | Updated August 19, 2026 4:17pm ET



Two weeks after their respective primaries, Democratic nominee Abdul el Sayed is outperforming Republican nominee Mike Rogers in the latest poll for the competitive Senate race in Michigan.

El Sayed leads Rogers by 7 points among likely voters, less than three months before the general election, according to the new Susquehanna Polling and Research survey. The Democrat has 46% support, compared to his opponent’s 39%. Nine percent of voters who answered the survey said they are undecided, and 4% said they prefer another candidate.

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