# Michigan Senate Race: 29 Sourced Claims, Contested Facts & Evidence The strongest public case for the other leading candidate. Authors: david HTML: https://moyomap.com/maps/michigan-senate-race Markdown: https://moyomap.com/maps/michigan-senate-race.md License: HTML and markdown are for reading and citation. Bulk copying and AI training need a written license. See /terms and /developers#maps-data. Cite a claim as: MoyoMap, "Michigan Senate Race: 29 Sourced Claims, Contested Facts & Evidence", claim {id}, https://moyomap.com/maps/michigan-senate-race.md#{id}. “Moyo, a product of SenTeGuard Inc.” ### A Marist poll conducted October 15–18, 2026, found Democrat Abdul El-Sayed at 50% and Republican Mike Rogers… Id: claim_0365fa96d6d6a2f628c20f59 Parent: topic_KdlhnOktN6DayF3BsQm3 Depth: 1 A Marist poll conducted October 15–18, 2026, found Democrat Abdul El-Sayed at 50% and Republican Mike Rogers at 48% among Michigan likely voters. Labels: Source-linked, Low ### Mike Rogers's 2026 Senate campaign faced scrutiny regarding financial disclosures and fundraising figures. Id: claim_1db8816455a64c73f5c174d2 Parent: topic_KdlhnOktN6DayF3BsQm3 Depth: 1 Mike Rogers's 2026 Senate campaign faced scrutiny regarding financial disclosures and fundraising figures. Labels: Contested, High ### As of late October 2026, Abdul El-Sayed has raised $53,830,872, while Mike Rogers has raised $23,016,439. Id: claim_1e8814779b42755a2bd7ea38 Parent: topic_KdlhnOktN6DayF3BsQm3 Depth: 1 As of late October 2026, Abdul El-Sayed has raised $53,830,872, while Mike Rogers has raised $23,016,439. Labels: Source-linked, Low ### A Detroit News/WDIV poll conducted October 19–22, 2026, showed Abdul El-Sayed leading Mike Rogers 51.4% to 45… Id: claim_69b5e7900bc92832dc661335 Parent: topic_KdlhnOktN6DayF3BsQm3 Depth: 1 A Detroit News/WDIV poll conducted October 19–22, 2026, showed Abdul El-Sayed leading Mike Rogers 51.4% to 45.1%. Labels: Source-linked, Low ### Polling data suggests a 'drag' on Abdul El-Sayed's performance, as the Democratic generic ballot performs sig… Id: claim_80f5bbe303564ce633cebc93 Parent: topic_KdlhnOktN6DayF3BsQm3 Depth: 1 Polling data suggests a 'drag' on Abdul El-Sayed's performance, as the Democratic generic ballot performs significantly better than El-Sayed himself in the same surveys. Labels: Contested, Medium ### Mike Rogers voted against several appropriations amendments related to COPS funding and FBI background checks… Id: claim_8e928c177ab8dae4a8d27de3 Parent: topic_KdlhnOktN6DayF3BsQm3 Depth: 1 Mike Rogers voted against several appropriations amendments related to COPS funding and FBI background checks between 2001 and 2012. Labels: Inferred, Medium ### The 2026 United States Senate election in Michigan is an open seat contest scheduled for November 3, 2026, to… Id: claim_9f58ced8de3beac79b3da9be Parent: topic_KdlhnOktN6DayF3BsQm3 Depth: 1 The 2026 United States Senate election in Michigan is an open seat contest scheduled for November 3, 2026, to replace retiring Democratic incumbent Gary Peters. Labels: Source-linked, Low ### Mike Rogers's 2026 Senate campaign platform focuses on manufacturing jobs, housing affordability, and healthc… Id: claim_ba3d012771f37ef14a374169 Parent: topic_KdlhnOktN6DayF3BsQm3 Depth: 1 Mike Rogers's 2026 Senate campaign platform focuses on manufacturing jobs, housing affordability, and healthcare costs rather than culture war issues. Labels: Inferred, Low ### In a May 2026 Glengariff poll, Mike Rogers performed better against Abdul El-Sayed than he did against female… Id: claim_c707c3e597d2beddd7877ee5 Parent: topic_KdlhnOktN6DayF3BsQm3 Depth: 1 In a May 2026 Glengariff poll, Mike Rogers performed better against Abdul El-Sayed than he did against female Democratic candidates Haley Stevens and Mallory McMorrow. Labels: Inferred, Low ### Mike Rogers lost the 2024 Michigan Senate race by 19,006 votes. Id: claim_cdd81610d4bb81bfe6b80dec Parent: topic_KdlhnOktN6DayF3BsQm3 Depth: 1 Mike Rogers lost the 2024 Michigan Senate race by 19,006 votes. Labels: Source-linked, Medium ### Mike Rogers has received several notable endorsements during the 2026 campaign. Id: claim_f92de15b9224b89fbffc42ac Parent: topic_KdlhnOktN6DayF3BsQm3 Depth: 1 Mike Rogers has received several notable endorsements during the 2026 campaign. Labels: Source-linked, Medium #### A viral claim that Mike Rogers received $4.7 million from donors in the Epstein files was debunked by Snopes,… Id: claim_047c98ea7d39527cf80f1f05 Parent: claim_8e928c177ab8dae4a8d27de3 Depth: 2 A viral claim that Mike Rogers received $4.7 million from donors in the Epstein files was debunked by Snopes, which found significantly smaller donation amounts. Labels: Source-linked, High #### Mike Rogers was unopposed in the August 4, 2026, Republican primary, receiving 880,502 votes. Id: claim_04f504fca0394715509ccc17 Parent: claim_cdd81610d4bb81bfe6b80dec Depth: 2 Mike Rogers was unopposed in the August 4, 2026, Republican primary, receiving 880,502 votes. Labels: Source-linked, Low #### Outside spending in the general election totaled $116.5 million for the Republican candidate and $54.7 millio… Id: claim_115c380af43fdcaafbc2d6f3 Parent: claim_f92de15b9224b89fbffc42ac Depth: 2 Outside spending in the general election totaled $116.5 million for the Republican candidate and $54.7 million for the Democratic candidate. Labels: Source-linked, Low #### The 2026 Michigan Senate race is the only open Democratic-held Senate seat in a state won by Donald Trump in… Id: claim_12a9769cd755d177f0696c7f Parent: claim_9f58ced8de3beac79b3da9be Depth: 2 The 2026 Michigan Senate race is the only open Democratic-held Senate seat in a state won by Donald Trump in 2024. Labels: Source-linked, Low #### Mike Rogers called for an end to the trade war with Canada during his final debate against Abdul El-Sayed. Id: claim_146600717d7143e81ab8aa5b Parent: claim_ba3d012771f37ef14a374169 Depth: 2 Mike Rogers called for an end to the trade war with Canada during his final debate against Abdul El-Sayed. Labels: Inferred, Medium #### Mike Rogers, the Republican nominee for the 2026 Michigan Senate race, has an extensive background in law enf… Id: claim_1b1e2b916679eb4f6e3bd6e0 Parent: claim_9f58ced8de3beac79b3da9be Depth: 2 Mike Rogers, the Republican nominee for the 2026 Michigan Senate race, has an extensive background in law enforcement, state government, and federal legislative service. Labels: Source-linked, Low #### In late October 2026 filings, Mike Rogers held $3,902,506 in cash on hand, while Abdul El-Sayed held $2,734,0… Id: claim_23a4d7866c714dacf6920091 Parent: claim_cdd81610d4bb81bfe6b80dec Depth: 2 In late October 2026 filings, Mike Rogers held $3,902,506 in cash on hand, while Abdul El-Sayed held $2,734,029. Labels: Source-linked, Low #### Mike Rogers proposed a one-year moratorium on the construction of data centers. Id: claim_2dee932a8e5a631686bc338e Parent: claim_ba3d012771f37ef14a374169 Depth: 2 Mike Rogers proposed a one-year moratorium on the construction of data centers. Labels: Inferred, Low #### Mike Rogers's 2026 healthcare plan includes proposals for copays and high-risk pools. Id: claim_3f55885a972fde383d009c25 Parent: claim_ba3d012771f37ef14a374169 Depth: 2 Mike Rogers's 2026 healthcare plan includes proposals for copays and high-risk pools. Labels: Inferred, Low #### Mike Rogers and his wife Kristi took their Florida home off the market in September 2026. Id: claim_60a26216a6bab311cec8afd8 Parent: claim_1db8816455a64c73f5c174d2 Depth: 2 Mike Rogers and his wife Kristi took their Florida home off the market in September 2026. Labels: Inferred, Medium #### Total spending by Abdul El-Sayed, Mike Rogers, and allied groups in the Michigan Senate race exceeded $205 mi… Id: claim_702801ed2f86753971635269 Parent: claim_8e928c177ab8dae4a8d27de3 Depth: 2 Total spending by Abdul El-Sayed, Mike Rogers, and allied groups in the Michigan Senate race exceeded $205 million. Labels: Inferred, Low #### The Mike Rogers campaign released a 'Democrats for Mike Rogers' advertisement on October 23, 2026, targeting… Id: claim_83278b103032145221f8525c Parent: claim_8e928c177ab8dae4a8d27de3 Depth: 2 The Mike Rogers campaign released a 'Democrats for Mike Rogers' advertisement on October 23, 2026, targeting Abdul El-Sayed's agenda. Labels: Source-linked, High #### Mike Rogers has publicly questioned the 2024 election outcome, citing late-arriving ballots in Detroit. Id: claim_a36751e9ce9dc76646e164f3 Parent: claim_cdd81610d4bb81bfe6b80dec Depth: 2 Mike Rogers has publicly questioned the 2024 election outcome, citing late-arriving ballots in Detroit. Labels: Source-linked, High #### Mike Rogers' coalition includes endorsements from Donald Trump, Senate GOP leadership, and various business a… Id: claim_a74878bb7407aeaf4cb732ee Parent: claim_9f58ced8de3beac79b3da9be Depth: 2 Mike Rogers' coalition includes endorsements from Donald Trump, Senate GOP leadership, and various business and law enforcement organizations, including the Detroit Regional Chamber PAC. Labels: Source-linked, Low #### Mallory McMorrow withdrew from the Democratic primary in July 2026 due to declining polling numbers. Id: claim_b55ef27afb63a5d0c31cf50c Parent: claim_69b5e7900bc92832dc661335 Depth: 2 Mallory McMorrow withdrew from the Democratic primary in July 2026 due to declining polling numbers. Labels: Source-linked, Low #### In 2017, Mike Rogers was interviewed as a candidate for Director of the FBI following the dismissal of James… Id: claim_d9b84b9e1ce54ae39d7f9bc4 Parent: claim_8e928c177ab8dae4a8d27de3 Depth: 2 In 2017, Mike Rogers was interviewed as a candidate for Director of the FBI following the dismissal of James Comey. Labels: Inferred, Low #### Mike Rogers is registered to vote in White Lake Township, Michigan, after previously moving to Florida. Id: claim_eb12f04d56b286fa2c795810 Parent: claim_1db8816455a64c73f5c174d2 Depth: 2 Mike Rogers is registered to vote in White Lake Township, Michigan, after previously moving to Florida. Labels: Contested, High #### Ballotpedia records show Mike Rogers raised $5,382,858 and spent $2,183,555 for his 2026 Senate campaign. Id: claim_f027d884d424941628cf8696 Parent: claim_1db8816455a64c73f5c174d2 Depth: 2 Ballotpedia records show Mike Rogers raised $5,382,858 and spent $2,183,555 for his 2026 Senate campaign. Labels: Source-linked, Low