- The contest for the U.S. Senate seat following the departure of Gary Peters involves multiple candidates, including Abdul El-Sayed, Haley Stevens, and Mallory McMorrow.
- Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic nomination against Haley Stevens, while Gary Peters retired and Mike Rogers secured Trump's backing for the open seat.
- The Michigan Senate race features Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers, with Gary Peters retiring and El-Sayed launching an attack on Rogers over pharma ties.
- JD Vance campaigned in Michigan while Abdul El-Sayed criticized Mike Rogers for inviting him to the campaign.
JD Vance defends Carlson against political criticism and announces his support for Mike Rogers regarding the Michigan Senate seat.
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Updated Sep 4
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JD Vance defends Carlson against political criticism and announces his support for Mike Rogers regarding the Michigan Senate seat.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- JD Vance supported Mike Rogers ahead of midterm elections.Sub-event
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JD Vance
vice president of the United States since 2025
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Mike Rogers
American politician (born 1963)
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