Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed holds a slight lead over former Representative Mike Rogers (R-Mich.) in the race for the 2026 midterm elections, according to a new poll. The Hill/Emerson College Polling survey released on September 17, 2026, indicates that El-Sayed received 48 percent support, while Rogers garnered 46 percent. Additionally, 4 percent of respondents remained undecided, and 2 percent selected another candidate.
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Poll shows El-Sayed leading Rogers in Michigan Senate race
A recent poll shows Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed leading former Representative Mike Rogers in the Michigan Senate race for the 2026 midterm elections. El-Sayed has 48 percent support compared to Rogers' 46 percent, with 4 percent undecided and 2 percent choosing another candidate.
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