Michigan Senate Race Tightens

AIPACAmerican Israel Public Affairs CommitteeAmerican lobbying group advocating for pro-Israel policies has begun directing money to the Great Lakes Conservatives Fund, a super PAC backing Republican Mike RogersMike RogersAmerican politician (born 1963), and plans to give as much as $9 million. The move is unusual in a general election because AIPAC often supports Democrats, and it already spent heavily against Democratic nominee Abdul El-SayedAbdul El-SayedAmerican politician and epidemiologist (born 1984) in the primary over his criticism of Israel. El-Sayed and Rogers are competing to replace retiring Democratic Sen. Gary PetersGary PetersAmerican politician and naval officer (born 1958) in a close race that could affect Senate control. Rogers said he would accept the help. Republicans have questioned El-Sayed’s Muslim faith and alleged ties to the Muslim Brotherhood, which he rejects as Islamophobic. A Marist poll put El-Sayed at 50% and Rogers at 48%. The final debate is scheduled for Oct. 21.