Former President Barack Obama implored Michigan voters to ‘rein in some of the foolishness’ of the Trump administration and said Abdul El-Sayed can finish the job on healthcare.
Lauren Gibbons
Lauren Gibbons covers state politics and government for Bridge Michigan, tracking the Michigan Legislature, elections and the impact of federal policy on the state. Before joining Bridge, she led Legislature and redistricting coverage at MLive and covered the state Senate for MIRS News. She has covered Michigan politics for more than a decade, winning awards for her political and criminal justice reporting.
A Lansing native who graduated from Michigan State University, Lauren is now based in Ferndale. Her party tricks include telling friends which political districts they live in without looking.
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Abdul El-Sayed vs. Mike Rogers: These voting groups may decide the Michigan race
Like President Donald Trump before them, Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers are attempting to forge new coalitions to win Michigan. These are the voters who could make the difference.
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Fact check: Abdul El-Sayed, Mike Rogers debate trade, money, immigration, more
Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers met on the debate stage for the second and final time before Election Day. Here are the facts.
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Mike Rogers, Abdul El-Sayed pitch competing economic visions
In a break from personal attacks, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers talked policy in a Detroit Economic Club luncheon, covering tariffs, tax policy, artificial intelligence and more.
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Abdul El-Sayed disavows Muslim Brotherhood, responds to claims
During a weekend town hall, US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed said he ‘absolutely’ disavowed the Muslim Brotherhood. Republicans have increasingly attempted to connect him and his family with the group ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
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Fact check: JD Vance attacks Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan
In a Michigan speech, JD Vance called Abdul El-Sayed a ‘little weasel’ who ‘hates’ America. Here are the facts.
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Fact check: Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers debate Trump, tariffs, war, more
Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers traded blows in a bruising US Senate debate. Here are the facts.
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Who’s running for Michigan Supreme Court? 6 candidates compete for 2 seats
Six candidates are running for two seats on the Michigan Supreme Court, where Democratic nominees currently hold a 6-1 majority.
Here is who’s running, why and what experience they’d bring to the bench.
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Abdul El-Sayed under microscope: His record, from public health to podcasts
What was Abdul El-Sayed’s record as a public health official, and did he deliver on his top priorities? Here’s what you need to know as he competes to be Michigan’s next US Senator.
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Mike Rogers wants a job in the US Senate. What’d he do in the House?
What was Mike Rogers’ record in Congress, and did he deliver on his top priorities? Here’s what you need to know as he competes to be Michigan’s next US Senator.
