Michigan, Georgia holding high-stakes Senate debates

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Thursday night marks the first debate for Senate candidates in Michigan and Georgia. CBS News correspondents Aaron Navarro and Skyler Henry are covering the event, providing updates and analysis on the high-stakes debates in these two critical states.

Written by AI on 2026-10-08, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On October 8, Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers faced off in a heated Senate debate in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for the state's open seat. The Democrat, El-Sayed, dodged questions about whether Iran or Israel poses a greater threat to the US by focusing on domestic issues like education and healthcare. Republican Rogers accused El-Sayed of being a "con man" without a medical license and called him a "sock puppet" for President Trump. The debate also touched on Iran, tariffs, and immigration, with both candidates engaging in personal attacks rather than substantive policy discussions. This race is crucial as Michigan's Senate seat could influence the balance of power in the chamber.

Written for “Michigan Senate Debates” on 2026-10-31, grounded in this article and the 23 other(s) covering the same event.

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