Coverage dated September 15, 2026

Senate debate tonight: Mike Rogers still unanswered; Abdul El-Sayed confirmed

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The Michigan Senate debate is happening in Detroit tonight, hosted by FOX 2 on "The Pulse." Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed has committed and will be in studio, while Republican Mike Rogers and his campaign have not yet answered or confirmed participation.

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Senate debate tonight: Mike Rogers still unanswered; Abdul El-Sayed confirmed (opens Fox2 Detroit)
Published Sep 15, 2026
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The Michigan Senate debate is happening in Detroit tonight, hosted by FOX 2 on "The Pulse." Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed has committed and will be in studio, while Republican Mike Rogers and his campaign have not yet answered or confirmed participation.
Fox2 Detroit
U.S. Senate debate: Abdul El-Sayed, Mike Rogers takeaways and analysis (opens Fox2 Detroit)
Published Sep 15, 2026
Fox2 Detroit's feed description
The first of multiple U.S. Senate debates ahead of a pivotal 2026 midterm election in Michigan took place on FOX 2. Topics ranged from Medicare for all, Hasan Piker, Israel-Palestine relations with the U.S. and the war in Iran.