Michigan Republican candidates spoke at a campaign rally headlined by Vice President JD Vance in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Candidate for governor Rep. John James said that the choice for which party to vote for in the November's general election should be clear because "we offer freedom, they offer socialism." Candidate for reelection to the state's 9th Congressional district Rep. Lisa McClain spoke against U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed's (D-MI) policies and his connection to progressive streamer Hasan Piker. U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers (R) spoke against comments made by Mr. El-Sayed about the second lady and told Indian-Americans that they have a place in the Republican party. Candidate for Michigan's 10th Congressional district Mike Bouchard (R) spoke against the policies of Democratic opponent Christina Hines.