Michigan Senate debate highlights rising anti-Muslim rhetoric in midterms race

El-Sayed pushed back after Rogers appeared to suggest his opponent could have a relative on a watchlist during a Michigan Senate debate.

The Chestnut Post Staff · October 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT

Michigan Senate debate highlights rising anti-Muslim rhetoric in midterms race

A Michigan Senate debate drew attention to an increase in anti-Muslim rhetoric as the midterm election race intensifies, BBC News reported.

Rogers appeared to imply that his opponent, El-Sayed, might have a family member on a watchlist. El-Sayed pushed back, asking whether Rogers was targeting his mother.

Originally reported by BBC News. Read the full story at BBC News

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