Flanked by Detroit’s top city officials and labor leaders, Abdul El-Sayed on Monday sought to shore up his support in Michigan’s largest city in a hard-fought contest that may determine control of the U.S. SenateAs a former city public health official, El-Sayed said he, not his GOP opponent Mike Rogers, a former congressman representing Lansing, has shown the most commitment to Detroit voters and their needs.“See, I didn’t just get here to start...

It’s a focus on the heated 10th congressional district race as Republican candidate Michael Bouchard and Democratic candidate Christina Hines appear on Michigan Matters to answer questions.

Senate candidate Mike Rogers rallies voters alongside Senator Bernie Moreno at a get-out-the-vote event in Portland, Michigan.

Last week, Axios Detroit asked readers to weigh in on how they're feeling about Michigan's upcoming midterms, which have been driving a lot of anxiety. Thanks to all who responded! Nearly three-quarters of the 24 respondents said they're voting absentee, versus about 17% on Election Day and 13% early in person. Here's a selection of what you wrote, edited for brevity and clarity: Ron V., voting absentee: "Enthusiastic based on early reporting...

The Senate map overall favors the GOP, so the party is on offense in just a handful of states critical to control. Michigan offers the rare Democratic-held seat that Republicans h

With Election Day one week away, Abdul El-Sayed's Michigan Senate race against Mike Rogers tightens as polls face scrutiny across the board.

To win a seat in the Senate, Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed is making a final push to win over some Black Detroiters who are still skeptical of him.