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US midterms: All eyes on crucial Michigan Senate race

In the US midterm elections, the Senate race in Michigan has been one of the most closely watched in the country. It took an unexpected turn on Sunday after Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers over Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed. Both candidates made their final pitches to voters during campaign rallies on Monday evening, November 2. FRANCE 24's Jessica Le Masurier reports.

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US midterms: Michigan Senate candidate El-Sayed becomes Democrats' rising star

In the US midterm elections, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers are testing two sharply different strategies to win over voters in one of the nation's premier swing states on Tuesday, November 3, in a closely watched race that could determine control of the Senate. Progressive candidate El-Sayed has so far outpolled his Republican rival and is emerging as one of the Democratic Party's rising stars.

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US Midterms: Will Gen Z enthusiasm help turn Michigan Senate blue?

Michigan’s Senate seat is a must-win for the Democratic Party as it seeks to take control of the upper house of Congress. There’s a surge of energy behind progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed, especially among younger voters. But can Gen Z's enthusiasm translate into votes and help Democrats win a critical Senate seat?