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‘Mike Rogers Is Watching You’: New Ad Blitz From Abdul El-Sayed Attacks Surveillance Support

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What happened

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is leaning into one of the major complaints about surveillance from voters this election cycle.

Key facts

  • Reported by WIRED and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:39:48 UTC.

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