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Michigan Democrat stuns party to back Republican candidate in critical Senate race

A high-profile Democratic defection shook Michigan's Senate race on the eve of US midterm elections as Representative Haley Stevens threw her support behind Republican Mike Rogers rather than backing the Democratic candidate, Abdul Al-Sayed, who beat her in the primary race. The move exposed divisions within the party as control of Congress hangs in the balance.

Politics

Michigan ‘Betrayal’ & Mid Term Manouvres

France 24’s Spotlight Presenter Gavin Lee assesses the last minute campaign dramas and takes an US election overview on the ‘must watch states’ alongside Professor Donald Green, Professor of Political Science at Columbia University and co-author of the definitive book ‘Get Out the Vote’, and foreign affairs analyst Laurie Dundon, who previously served in the U.S. State Department during the Clinton administration.

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US Midterms: Affordability at heart of Michigan race

For many voters, the cost of living is the single biggest issue. Our reporters Jessica Le Masurier and Sarah Andersen travelled to Michigan to meet voters, where, according to one NGO, around 40% of the population struggle to afford basic necessities.

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Obama hits campaign trail for democrats

With less than two weeks to go before the US midterm elections, former President Barack Obama has hit the campaign trail, rallying support for Democratic candidates in the key states of Michigan and Ohio. He criticised the Trump administration, blaming the White House for rising living costs, a major concern for voters. Democrats are hoping to regain control of Congress, with polls showing several closely contested races. Ophelie Jacobson has more.