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US Midterms: Will Gen Z enthusiasm help turn Michigan Senate blue?

US Midterms: Will Gen Z enthusiasm help turn Michigan Senate blue?
France 24 Monday 02 November 2026, 15:03 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read
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Michigan’s Senate seat is a must-win for the Democratic Party as it seeks to take control of the upper house of Congress. There’s a surge of energy behind progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed, especially among younger voters. But can Gen Z's enthusiasm translate into votes and help Democrats win a critical Senate seat?

Michigan’s Senate seat is a must-win for the Democratic Party as it seeks to take control of the upper house of Congress. There’s a surge of energy behind progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed, especially among younger voters. But can Gen Z's enthusiasm translate into votes and help Democrats win a critical Senate seat? [Image text:] THE MAKING GREATUN AND STUDENTS AROLL
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