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DDHQ director says Mike Rogers’s time is “running out”
Elections and votingScott Tranter said Rogers has less time to close DDHQ’s forecast gap with Democratic opponent Abdul El-Sayed.
The Ballot Michigan Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
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News · MI
El-Sayed says doctors should decide transgender care
Elections and votingThe Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate said doctors, rather than government, should make decisions about transgender treatment for minors.
The Ballot Michigan Policy DeskSep 13, 2026
News · MI
Dallas GOP convention raises questions about its focus
Elections and votingThe first Republican midterm convention is underway in Dallas as attention turns to candidate attendance and Trump’s role.
The Ballot Michigan Policy DeskSep 6, 2026
News · MI
El-Sayed divide tests Michigan Democrats after primary
Elections and votingMichigan Democrats are trying to move past a divisive Senate primary while defending a seat central to the fight for Senate control.
The Ballot Michigan News DeskSep 5, 2026
News · MI
Michigan Democrats seek unity after El-Sayed primary split
Elections and votingA bruising primary left Democrats trying to rebuild their coalition before a close Michigan race with national consequences for Senate control.
The Ballot Michigan DeskSep 4, 2026
News · MI
No Poll Numbers Listed Yet for Michigan’s 7th District
Elections and votingA New York Times polling page focuses on Michigan’s 7th Congressional District in 2026, but no results or candidate matchups are identified here.
The Ballot Michigan News DeskSep 3, 2026