Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers debate Michigan Senate race to replace retiring Gary Peters
Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed and Republican former Rep. Mike Rogers faced off in their first debate as they compete for Michigan's open Senate seat, left vacant by retiring Sen. Gary Peters. According to NewsNation, which broadcast the debate, the candidates discussed the issues most important to Michigan voters in one of the nation's most closely watched Senate races.
✓ Verified
- ✓Abdul El-Sayed is the Democratic Senate candidate in Michigan. (NewsNation)
- ✓Mike Rogers is the Republican former Representative competing in the race. (NewsNation)
- ✓Sen. Gary Peters is retiring, creating an open seat. (NewsNation)
- ✓The race is being tracked as one of the nation's most closely watched Senate races. (NewsNation)
- ✓El-Sayed and Rogers held their first debate. (NewsNation)
~ Interpretation
- ~The debate addressed issues most important to Michigan voters. (NewsNation characterization)
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