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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published August 6, 2026 at 5:05 PM ET · Updated August 8, 2026 at 4:10 PM ET

Longtime Michigan Democrat defects and throws support to Republican Mike Rogers in Senate race

2 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by Washington Times. Verification: Corroborated (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

A longtime Michigan Democrat has announced support for Republican Mike Rogers in the Michigan Senate race. The former Democrat criticized the party, saying lunatics have taken over.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 2 d ago, when Washington Times reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets. The most recent report came 1 hr ago from The Gateway Pundit.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

The Gateway Pundit 1 hr ago
Longtime Vocal Democrat “Jumps Ship” Says “Lunatics Have Taken Over the Asylum” – Will Support Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate Election
Washington Times 2 d ago
Big winner in Michigan’s Democrat primary? GOP nominee Mike Rogers - washingtontimes.com

Coverage timeline

Aug 6, 5:05 PM ET
2 d ago
Washington Times
Big winner in Michigan’s Democrat primary? GOP nominee Mike Rogers - washingtontimes.com
Aug 8, 3:40 PM ET
1 hr ago
The Gateway Pundit
Longtime Vocal Democrat “Jumps Ship” Says “Lunatics Have Taken Over the Asylum” – Will Support Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate Election
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