The funding disclosure comes as Mike Rogers highlights party defections, including former Michigan Democratic Party chair Lon Johnson and Pontiac official Marcus Bowman. a reporter for the New York Times noted that Jewish Democrats in Detroit suburbs are also shifting support to Rogers, an unusual trend for a marquee race. Previously, DropSite News reported that the coalition of Democratic supporters backing Rogers included several individuals with verified histories of supporting Republicans.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Story
Republican Donors Fund Democrats for Mike Rogers and Pay Official $30,000
US Politics6 hours ago
A former Michigan Democratic council member received $30,000 to portray herself as a pro-Republican voter on Fox News while serving as a consultant for a GOP-backed group. The organization, which styles itself as Democrats for Mike Rogers, was financed by Republican donors to promote the GOP candidate's appeal to Democratic voters. The official failed to disclose her payment during the broadcast where she criticized Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, based on reporting by Sam Stein and Joe Perticone.
Looking for more context or analysis?
Tilt chat provides reliable, tailored insights, alerts, and automations.