Vance campaigns for Mike Rogers in Howell Michigan

Vice President JD Vance rallied supporters in Howell to back Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers. Vance emphasized the national importance of Michigan as a key battleground state in the upcoming election while criticizing Democratic opponent Abdul El-Sayed.

Vice President JD Vance speaks to attendees during a "Midterm Rally" at Spencer J. Hardy Airport in Howell on Oct. 27, 2026.

Vice President JD Vance told a late October rally in the United States that the Michigan Senate race is the nation's most crucial midterm contest. The showdown between Republican candidate Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has drawn intense national spending and high-profile visits. Both parties view the open seat as a pivotal battleground to shift the balance of power in Washington.