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Michigan Democrats Attack Rogers Over Gordie Howe Bridge

Democrats launch first 2026 Senate ad targeting Mike Rogers for his opposition to the Gordie Howe Bridge and ties to the Moroun family.

By Nina Vasquez
| March 16, 2026 | 1 min read
Government building representing Michigan state politics
MICHIGAN POLITICS 2026 SENATE RACE GORDIE HOWE BRIDGE MIKE ROGERS MOROUN FAMILY

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