Michigan Democrat's endorsement of Republican ruffles critical Senate race

A prominent Michigan Democrat endorsed Republican Mike Rogers on Sunday, giving President Donald Trump's Republicans an unexpected boost in a critical US Senate race two days before midterm elections that will decide control of Congress. FRANCE 24's Caroline Baum brings us more with this report.

Published on RocksNews: 2 Nov 2026, 08:43 UTC
Updated: 2 Nov 2026, 08:43 UTC
Language: English

Michigan Democrat's endorsement of Republican ruffles critical Senate race — Michigan Democrat's endorsement of Republican ruffles critical Senate race — Image credit: France 24 (English)

A prominent Michigan Democrat endorsed Republican Mike Rogers on Sunday, giving President Donald Trump's Republicans an unexpected boost in a critical US Senate race two days before midterm elections that will decide control of Congress. FRANCE 24's Caroline Baum brings us more with this report.

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