Republicans have sought to make controversial Twitch streamer Hasan Piker synonymous with Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul el Sayed, but a new poll suggests their efforts may be falling short, as many voters do not know who the social media figure is.

Piker had appeared with el Sayed before the primary election and has quickly become the GOP’s mascot for the dangers the Democratic candidate presents to the state. Although he lives in California, Republican nominee Mike Rogers has released several ads pointing out Piker’s proximity to el Sayed.

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