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U.S. Senate

U.S. Senate, Michigan

November 3, 2026 · 12 statements · 2026.09.23-659b3645

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Candidates

  • Abdul El-Sayed

    Democratic

    Sourced positions on 9 of 12

  • Mike Rogers

    Republican

    Sourced positions on 7 of 12

    Limited data. Sourced positions on fewer than 60 percent of the statements.

Also on the ballot

  • Lydia Christensen Libertarian Not researched: below our published threshold
  • Walter P. Kristy Other party Not researched: below our published threshold
  • Timothy Long Other party Not researched: below our published threshold
  • Douglas P. Marsh Green Not researched: below our published threshold

We research every Democratic or Republican nominee, every incumbent, and anyone who raised at least $50,000 (per the FEC) or reached 5 percent in a public poll. Methodology

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Federal statements

EconomyNo. 01/12

The federal minimum wage should be raised above $7.25 an hour.

Background

The federal minimum wage has been $7.25 an hour since 2009. States and cities can set higher minimums, and many do.

Abdul El-Sayed Agree

it's more important to give a corporation a fat check than to raise the minimum wage for everybody

Press quote · Jul 9, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Mike Rogers No clear position

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TaxesNo. 02/12

Federal income taxes should be raised on households earning more than $400,000 a year.

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This would increase the federal income tax owed by the highest-earning households. Households below that income would not be affected by this change.

Abdul El-Sayed Agree

I support raising the marginal tax rate on earnings over $1 million and a billionaire tax on wealth over $1 billion.

Campaign or official site · Sep 22, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Mike Rogers Disagree

When I get to the United States Senate, we will make these tax cuts permanent and keep putting working Michigan families first.

Campaign or official site · Apr 15, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Health careNo. 03/12

Federal premium subsidies for Affordable Care Act marketplace plans should be expanded.

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These subsidies lower the monthly cost of health plans bought on HealthCare.gov and state marketplaces. Expanding them would lower premiums for more buyers and increase federal spending.

Abdul El-Sayed Agree

I will push to immediately repeal Medicaid and ACA subsidy cuts from the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' Act.

Campaign or official site · Sep 22, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Mike Rogers No clear position

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ImmigrationNo. 04/12

Congress should fund more physical barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border.

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This would pay for additional fencing or wall along the southern border. It concerns construction funding, not other kinds of border enforcement.

Abdul El-Sayed No clear position

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Mike Rogers Agree

You've got to secure the border and finish the wall. Not just physical but also electronic.

Interview or debate · Oct 29, 2024 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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GunsNo. 05/12

Federal law should require background checks for all gun sales, including private sales.

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Federal law requires background checks for sales by licensed dealers but not for most sales between private individuals. This would extend the requirement to private sales.

Abdul El-Sayed No clear position

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Mike Rogers Disagree

We have plenty of gun laws. We just have to enforce them. Mental health is clearly the root problem.

Interview or debate · Oct 29, 2024 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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AbortionNo. 06/12

Abortion laws should be set by each state rather than by Congress.

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Since the Supreme Court's 2022 Dobbs decision, each state sets its own abortion laws. Agreeing means Congress should not pass a national law that either expands or restricts access.

Abdul El-Sayed Disagree

I'll fight to codify the rights once protected by Roe v. Wade into federal law.

Campaign or official site · Sep 22, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Mike Rogers Agree

Michigan voters have already decided the issue, and I respect that decision. In the Senate, I won't do anything to change it.

Campaign or official site · Sep 11, 2024 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Energy and climateNo. 07/12

The federal government should expand oil and gas drilling on federal lands and waters.

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This concerns leases on land and offshore areas the federal government owns. It does not cover drilling on private or state land.

Abdul El-Sayed No clear position

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Mike Rogers Agree

You'll get your oil, because we're going to pump our oil right here in America... It's past time we unleash American energy and dismantle Biden and the Democrats' radical environmental hurdles

Press quote · Mar 27, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Energy and climateNo. 08/12

The federal government should limit greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.

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This would set federal limits on the carbon pollution power plants release. It concerns regulation by agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency.

Abdul El-Sayed Agree

That means codifying the Endangerment Finding into law, so no future administration can strip the EPA of its authority to regulate greenhouse gases by executive order.

Campaign or official site · Sep 22, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Mike Rogers Disagree

It's past time we unleash American energy and dismantle Biden and the Democrats' radical environmental hurdles

Press quote · Mar 27, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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EconomyNo. 09/12

The U.S. should keep broad tariffs on imported goods.

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Tariffs are taxes paid on imported goods. Since 2025 the U.S. has applied tariffs to imports from most countries, and this statement is about keeping them in place.

Abdul El-Sayed Disagree

What we understand about these tariffs is that they are, like all things Donald Trump does, ham-fisted, chaotic, and self-serving.

Campaign or official site · Sep 1, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Mike Rogers Agree

President Trump is right to put America First - and tariffs are necessary, but are not a one-size-fits-all solution.

Campaign or official site · Sep 1, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Democracy and electionsNo. 10/12

Voters should have to show photo identification to vote in federal elections.

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Voter ID rules are set by each state today and vary widely. This would set one photo ID requirement for federal elections nationwide.

Abdul El-Sayed Disagree

I oppose mandatory Voter ID laws like the 'SAVE Act' that impose unnecessary barriers to citizens voting.

Campaign or official site · Sep 22, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Mike Rogers No clear position

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Public safetyNo. 11/12

A president should be able to send the National Guard into a state over its governor's objection.

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Governors normally command their state's National Guard, but federal law lets a president take control of it in some situations. Since 2025, the use of that power to send troops into cities has been challenged in court.

Abdul El-Sayed Disagree

Detroit doesn't need masked agents cosplaying cops.

Campaign or official site · Sep 4, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Mike Rogers No clear position

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Foreign policyNo. 12/12

The U.S. should continue sending military aid to Ukraine.

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The U.S. has provided weapons and military funding to Ukraine since Russia's 2022 invasion. This would keep that support going.

Abdul El-Sayed Agree

When we act in the interest of human rights and democracy–as in supporting Ukraine against Russian invasion–we find ourselves on the right side of justice.

Campaign or official site · Sep 22, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

It's about the conditions. I do believe we have a responsibility to uphold international law and therefore to support Ukraine.

Press quote · Jan 1, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Mike Rogers No clear position

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