Michigan · U.S. Senate · Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Where do the candidates stand on energy and climate?
Abdul El-SayedDemocrat
Mike RogersRepublican
Part of the full Michigan U.S. Senate comparison · Last reviewed October 19, 2026
Energy & Climate
Each position is labeled by what it rests on: a campaign proposal, a public statement, a past action such as a vote or lawsuit, or an enacted policy. Where nothing is documented, the page says so.
Documented positions
Abdul El-Sayed
Supports ending fossil fuel subsidies and a pathway to 100% renewable energy, and backs pausing the federal gas tax; has said he opposes an electric vehicle mandate.
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- Campaign proposal2026
Says he would end fossil fuel subsidies, invest in a modern grid powered by 100% clean energy and make large data centers and heavy industry pay their share so energy costs do not fall on working people. 2 sourcesU.S. Senate — VOTE411 Voter Guide (opens in a new tab)League of Women Voters Education Fund (VOTE411) · 2026 · Candidate questionnaireAbdul El-Sayed (opens in a new tab)Ballotpedia · Reference
- Public statement2026
Said in the Oct. 8, 2026 debate that he would support pausing the federal gas tax; in a July 2026 primary debate he said he opposed an electric vehicle mandate and wanted Michigan to keep producing internal combustion engines. 2 sources6 takeaways from the Michigan Senate debate between Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers (opens in a new tab)WLNS 6 News, via Yahoo News · Oct. 9, 2026 · NewsFact check: Mike Rogers claims Abdul El-Sayed wants to ban gas-powered cars (opens in a new tab)Bridge Michigan · Oct. 16, 2026 · News
- Campaign proposal2026
Says he would end fossil fuel subsidies, invest in a modern grid powered by 100% clean energy and make large data centers and heavy industry pay their share so energy costs do not fall on working people. 2 sourcesU.S. Senate — VOTE411 Voter Guide (opens in a new tab)League of Women Voters Education Fund (VOTE411) · 2026 · Candidate questionnaireAbdul El-Sayed (opens in a new tab)Ballotpedia · Reference
- Public statement2026
Said in the Oct. 8, 2026 debate that he would support pausing the federal gas tax; in a July 2026 primary debate he said he opposed an electric vehicle mandate and wanted Michigan to keep producing internal combustion engines. 2 sources6 takeaways from the Michigan Senate debate between Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers (opens in a new tab)WLNS 6 News, via Yahoo News · Oct. 9, 2026 · NewsFact check: Mike Rogers claims Abdul El-Sayed wants to ban gas-powered cars (opens in a new tab)Bridge Michigan · Oct. 16, 2026 · News
Mike Rogers
Proposes suspending state and federal gas taxes and a temporary halt to diesel exports, opposes price controls, and has backed a one-year moratorium on new data centers.
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- Campaign proposalSept. 17, 2026
Called on Sept. 17 for suspending both Michigan's gas tax and the 18.4-cent federal gas tax, blaming Democratic energy policies for Michigan's utility rates. In the Oct. 8 debate he rejected price controls and called for temporary gas tax relief, diesel rebates and a pause on diesel exports. 2 sourcesROGERS CALLS FOR SUSPENSION OF STATE AND FEDERAL GAS TAX (opens in a new tab)Rogers for Senate · Sept. 17, 2026 · CampaignMichigan Senate debate erupts into personal attacks as Rogers, El-Sayed clash over Israel, Iran and more (opens in a new tab)Fox News · Oct. 8, 2026 · News
- Public statementAug. 2026
Said in August that “we need to take a pause, probably” on data centers and told The Detroit News he would support a one-year moratorium. He argues regulations and state energy standards caused an “artificial increase” in energy prices. SourceMike Rogers vs. Abdul El-Sayed: 7 issues defining Michigan’s US Senate race (opens in a new tab)Bridge Michigan · Aug. 20, 2026 · News
- Campaign proposalSept. 17, 2026
Called on Sept. 17 for suspending both Michigan's gas tax and the 18.4-cent federal gas tax, blaming Democratic energy policies for Michigan's utility rates. In the Oct. 8 debate he rejected price controls and called for temporary gas tax relief, diesel rebates and a pause on diesel exports. 2 sourcesROGERS CALLS FOR SUSPENSION OF STATE AND FEDERAL GAS TAX (opens in a new tab)Rogers for Senate · Sept. 17, 2026 · CampaignMichigan Senate debate erupts into personal attacks as Rogers, El-Sayed clash over Israel, Iran and more (opens in a new tab)Fox News · Oct. 8, 2026 · News
- Public statementAug. 2026
Said in August that “we need to take a pause, probably” on data centers and told The Detroit News he would support a one-year moratorium. He argues regulations and state energy standards caused an “artificial increase” in energy prices. SourceMike Rogers vs. Abdul El-Sayed: 7 issues defining Michigan’s US Senate race (opens in a new tab)Bridge Michigan · Aug. 20, 2026 · News
In their own words
Statements
Abdul El-Sayed
Energy costs and clean energy
I’ll end fossil fuel subsidies, invest in a modern grid powered by 100% clean energy, and guarantee affordable water for all.
Abdul El-Sayed · Written answer to the League of Women Voters' VOTE411 voter guide question on environment and energy · 2026
SourceU.S. Senate — VOTE411 Voter Guide (opens in a new tab)League of Women Voters Education Fund (VOTE411) · 2026 · Candidate questionnaire
Mike Rogers
Gas taxes
That’s why I’m calling for a suspension of both the state and federal gas tax–because hardworking Michiganders deserve relief at the pump.
Mike Rogers · Campaign press release announcing his call to suspend state and federal gas taxes · Sept. 17, 2026
SourceROGERS CALLS FOR SUSPENSION OF STATE AND FEDERAL GAS TAX (opens in a new tab)Rogers for Senate · Sept. 17, 2026 · Campaign
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