Washington DC, Nov. 4 -- Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has taken an early lead over Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan's Senate race, as preliminary election trends also show Democratic candidate James Talarico making gains in Texas, with the party registering strong performances in several other states during the 2026 US midterm elections.

According to NBC News, El-Sayed was leading Rogers in Oakland County, Michigan, with just under 40 per cent of the votes counted, as the first substantial batch of results from the county came in.

The early advantage is significant for El-Sayed, as Oakland County is home to Democratic Representative Haley Stevens, who made headlines over the weekend after endorsing Republican candidate Mike Rogers.

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