Chicago – August 31, 2026
Michigan’s Arab American community, which played a significant role in Donald Trump’s political gains in the state, is showing signs of moving away from Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers.
The shift highlights the political challenges facing Republicans as they seek to maintain support among Arab American voters who backed Trump, particularly over concerns about U.S. policy in the Middle East.
Trump made significant gains among Arab American and Muslim voters in Michigan during the 2024 presidential election, benefiting from frustration with the Biden administration’s handling of the Israel-Gaza war. However, that support has not necessarily translated into backing for other Republican candidates.
Rogers, a former congressman and Republican Senate candidate, has sought to appeal to Michigan voters on national security, immigration and economic issues. But some Arab American voters remain skeptical of his positions and are reassessing their political choices.
The developments underscore the complexity of Michigan’s Arab American electorate, which remains an important voting bloc in the closely contested battleground state.
