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2026 United States Senate election in Michigan
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Republican | | | | Democratic | Republican | | | | | | | | | Democratic | Republican | | | | | | Incumbent U.S. senator Gary Peters Democratic | Incumbent U.S. senator Gary Peters Democratic | | | | | | Incumbent U.S. senator Gary Peters Democratic | | | | | |
The 2026 United States Senate election in Michigan will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state of Michigan. Primaries will be held August 4, 2026. Incumbent Democratic Senator Gary Peters declined to seek a third term. Peters was first elected with 54.6% of the vote in 2014 and re-elected with 49.9% in 2020.
Along with Georgia, this is one of two Democratic-held Senate seats up for election in a state that Donald Trump won in the 2024 presidential election, winning 49.73% of the vote to Kamala Harris's 48.31%.
Republicans have not won a Senate election in Michigan since 1994.
Michigan is considered to be a battleground state. Most recently in the 2020 and 2024 presidential elections, the state backed Joe Biden by 2.8% and Donald Trump by 1.4%, respectively.
Both parties have seen success in the state in recent years, although Democrats have had more success outside of presidential races. Democrats control both of Michigan's U.S. Senate seats, all statewide executive offices, and the state senate. Republicans control the Michigan House of Representatives and hold a majority in Michigan's U.S. House delegation. Republicans have not won a Michigan U.S. Senate race since 1994 and have not won this seat since 1972. Additionally, Republicans haven't won a non-presidential statewide race in Michigan since 2014.
As one of only two seats up held by a Democrat in a state that voted for Trump in 2024, Michigan is considered a key Senate battleground in 2026.
Stevens is reportedly receiving the private backing of the Democratic Senate leadership, including Chuck Schumer, Kirsten Gillibrand, and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC). However, they have yet to publicly take sides in the Democratic primary. The pro-Israel lobby group AIPAC is expected to spend heavily on Stevens' campaign. Although not openly supporting any candidate, AIPAC solicited contributions for Stevens' campaign in a September 2025 fundraising e-mail, directing donors to a site for direct contributions to the campaign, bypassing earmark requirements.
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Abdul El-Sayed, former Wayne County Health Director (2023–2025) and candidate for governor in 2018
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Rachel Howard, research health specialist
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Mallory McMorrow, state senator from the 8th district (2019–present)
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Haley Stevens, U.S. representative from Michigan's 11th congressional district (2019–present)
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Travis Zollner, corporate counsel for Toyota Tsusho America, Inc.
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Joe Tate, former speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives (2023–2025) from the 9th district (2019–present) (endorsed Stevens)
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Pete Buttigieg, former U.S. secretary of transportation (2021–2025), former mayor of South Bend, Indiana (2012–2020), and candidate for president in 2020
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Debbie Dingell, U.S. representative from Michigan's 6th congressional district (2015–present) (running for re-election)
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Garlin Gilchrist, lieutenant governor of Michigan (2019–present) (running for secretary of state)
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Gary Peters, incumbent U.S. senator (2015–present)
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Kristen McDonald Rivet, U.S. representative from Michigan's 8th congressional district (2025–present) (running for re-election)
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Hillary Scholten, U.S. representative from Michigan's 3rd congressional district (2023–present) (running for re-election)
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Shri Thanedar, U.S. representative from Michigan's 13th congressional district (2023–present) (running for re-election)
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Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan (2019–present)
| No. | Date | Host | Moderator | Link | Democratic | Democratic | Democratic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 11, 2026 | United Auto Workers | Mark DePaoliBrandon MancillaLaShawn English | YouTube | P | P | P |
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul El-Sayed (D) | $7,646,727 | $5,117,400 | $2,529,327 |
| Rachel Howard (D) | $10,937 | $6,171 | $4,766 |
| Mallory McMorrow (D) | $8,624,066 | $4,931,519 | $3,692,546 |
| Haley Stevens (D) | $8,870,471 | $5,481,553 | $3,388,917 |
Aggregate polls
| Source of pollaggregation | Datesadministered | Datesupdated | AbdulEl-Sayed | MalloryMcMorrow | HaleyStevens | Undecided | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Race to the WH | through April 13, 2026 | April 16, 2026 | 23.4% | 23.8% | 18.5% | 34.3% | McMorrow +0.4% |
| RealClearPolitics | April 2 – 13, 2026 | April 16, 2026 | 23.0% | 23.0% | 18.0% | 36.0% | Tie |
| Average | 23.2% | 23.4% | 18.3% | 35.1% | McMorrow +0.2% |
| Poll source | Date(s)administered | Samplesize | Marginof error | AbdulEl-Sayed | MalloryMcMorrow | HaleyStevens | Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson College | April 11–13, 2026 | 519 (LV) | ± 4.3% | 24% | 24% | 13% | 3% | 36% |
| Data for Progress (D) | April 2-8, 2026 | 515 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 22% | 22% | 23% | – | 33% |
| Global Strategy Group (D) | March 19−22, 2026 | 800 (LV) | ± 3.5% | 25% | 30% | 23% | – | 21% |
| Upswing Research (D) | February 26 – March 2, 2026 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 23% | 25% | 27% | – | 25% |
| Impact Research (D) | February 10–16, 2026 | 800 (LV) | ± 3.5% | 26% | 25% | 28% | – | 21% |
| Emerson College | January 24–25, 2026 | 491 (LV) | ± 4.4% | 16% | 22% | 16% | 7% | 38% |
| Mitchell Research & Communications | November 18–21, 2025 | 261 (LV) | ± 6.1% | 16% | 24% | 27% | – | 33% |
| Rosetta Stone Communications (R) | October 23–25, 2025 | 287 (LV) | ± 5.8% | 20% | 25% | 26% | – | 29% |
| NRSC (R) | July 4–7, 2025 | 582 (LV) | ± 3.0% | 22% | 11% | 24% | 1% | 42% |
| Global Strategy Group (D) | May 28 − June 2, 2025 | 800 (LV) | ± 3.5% | 15% | 20% | 24% | 4% | 37% |
| Glengariff Group | May 5–8, 2025 | 600 (RV) | ± 4.0% | 22% | 14% | 34% | – | 30% |
| 24% | 12% | 34% | – | 30% |
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Kent Benham, dentist
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Mike Rogers, former U.S. representative from Michigan's 8th congressional district (2001–2015) and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2024
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Geneveive Peters Scott, educator
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Bernadette Smith, former co-chair of the Michigan Republican Party (2025)
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Andrew Kamal, business owner
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Fred Heurtebise, engineer and welder
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Mike Cox, former Michigan attorney general (2003–2011) (running for governor)
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Tudor Dixon, conservative media personality and nominee for governor in 2022
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Tony Dungy, former head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Indianapolis Colts
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Bill Huizenga, U.S. representative from Michigan's 4th congressional district (2011–present) (running for re-election)
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Perry Johnson, businessman, disqualified candidate for governor in 2022, and candidate for president in 2024 (running for governor)
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Lisa McClain, U.S. representative from Michigan's 9th congressional district (2021–present)
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Kevin Rinke, former car dealer and candidate for governor in 2022
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Fred Heurtebise (R) | $10,059 | $10,059 | $0.00 |
| Mike Rogers (R) | $7,623,339 | $3,670,043 | $4,208,027 |
| Genevieve Scott (R) | $76,083 | $69,528 | $6,555 |
| Bernadette Smith (R) | $53,804 | $52,499 | $1,304 |
| Poll source | Date(s)administered | Samplesize | Marginof error | KentBenham | AndrewKamal | MikeRogers | Other | Undecided |
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| Emerson College | April 11–13, 2026 | 452 (LV) | ± 4.6% | 2% | 2% | 55% | 3% | 38% |
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report | Tossup | January 12, 2026 |
| Inside Elections | Tossup | March 5, 2026 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Tossup | March 4, 2026 |
| Race To The WH | Tilt D | March 13, 2026 |
Haley Stevens vs. Mike Rogers
Aggregate polls
| Source of poll aggregation | Datesadministered | Datesupdated | HaleyStevens (D) | MikeRogers (R) | Other/Undecided | Margin |
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| 270toWin | January 14–29, 2026 | February 19, 2026 | 45.5% | 43.0% | 11.5% | Stevens +2.5% |
| Race to the WH | through February 19, 2026 | February 19, 2026 | 44.9% | 42.9% | 12.2% | Stevens +2.0% |
| RealClearPolitics | November 11, 2025 –January 25, 2026 | February 19, 2026 | 43.8% | 42.5% | 16.7% | Stevens +1.3% |
| Average | 44.7% | 42.8% | 12.5% | Stevens +1.9% |
| Poll source | Date(s)administered | Samplesize | Marginof error | HaleyStevens (D) | MikeRogers (R) | Undecided |
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| Emerson College | January 24–25, 2026 | 1,000 (LV) | ± 3.0% | 47% | 42% | 11% |
| Glengariff Group | January 2–6, 2026 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 47% | 42% | 11% |
| 44% | 44% | 12% | ||||
| Mitchell Research & Communications | November 18–21, 2025 | 616 (LV) | ± 3.7% | 40% | 42% | 18% |
| EPIC-MRA | November 6–11, 2025 | 600 (RV) | ± 4.0% | 44% | 42% | 14% |
| Rosetta Stone Communications (R) | October 23–25, 2025 | 637 (LV) | ± 3.9% | 40% | 47% | 13% |
| Normington Petts (D) | June 12–16, 2025 | 700 (LV) | ± 3.7% | 47% | 45% | 8% |
| Glengariff Group | May 5–8, 2025 | 600 (RV) | ± 4.0% | 45% | 44% | 11% |
| 49% | 43% | 8% | ||||
| Target Insyght | March 3–6, 2025 | 600 (V) | ± 4.0% | 35% | 41% | 24% |
Abdul El-Sayed vs. Mike Rogers
Aggregate polls
| Source of poll aggregation | Datesadministered | Datesupdated | AbdulEl-Sayed (D) | MikeRogers (R) | Other/Undecided | Margin |
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| 270toWin | January 14–29, 2026 | February 19, 2026 | 42.5% | 45.5% | 12.0% | Rogers +3.0% |
| Race to the WH | through February 19, 2026 | February 19, 2026 | 40.9% | 44.6% | 14.5% | Rogers +3.7% |
| RealClearPolitics | November 18, 2025 – January 25, 2026 | February 19, 2026 | 41.0% | 44.0% | 15.0% | Rogers +3.0% |
| Average | 41.5% | 44.7% | 13.8% | Rogers +3.2% |
| Poll source | Date(s)administered | Samplesize | Marginof error | AbdulEl-Sayed (D) | MikeRogers (R) | Undecided |
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| Emerson College | January 24–25, 2026 | 1,000 (LV) | ± 3.0% | 43% | 43% | 14% |
| Glengariff Group | January 2–6, 2026 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 47% | 43% | 10% |
| 42% | 48% | 10% | ||||
| Mitchell Research & Communications | November 18–21, 2025 | 616 (LV) | ± 3.7% | 38% | 41% | 22% |
| Rosetta Stone Communications (R) | October 23–25, 2025 | 637 (LV) | ± 3.9% | 31% | 45% | 24% |
| Glengariff Group | May 5–8, 2025 | 600 (RV) | ± 4.0% | 41% | 47% | 12% |
| 45% | 47% | 8% |
Mallory McMorrow vs. Mike Rogers
Aggregate polls
| Source of poll aggregation | Datesadministered | Datesupdated | MalloryMcMorrow (D) | MikeRogers (R) | Other/Undecided | Margin |
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| 270toWin | January 14–29, 2026 | February 19, 2026 | 44.0% | 44.5% | 11.5% | Rogers +0.5% |
| Race to the WH | through February 19, 2026 | February 19, 2026 | 43.5% | 43.9% | 14.2% | Rogers +0.4% |
| RealClearPolitics | November 6, 2025 – January 25, 2026 | February 19, 2026 | 42.3% | 43.8% | 13.9% | Rogers +1.5% |
| Average | 43.3% | 44.1% | 12.6% | Rogers +0.8% |
| Poll source | Date(s)administered | Samplesize | Marginof error | MalloryMcMorrow (D) | MikeRogers (R) | Undecided |
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| Emerson College | January 24–25, 2026 | 1,000 (LV) | ± 3.0% | 46% | 43% | 11% |
| Glengariff Group | January 2–6, 2026 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 46% | 43% | 11% |
| 42% | 46% | 12% | ||||
| Mitchell Research & Communications | November 18–21, 2025 | 616 (LV) | ± 3.7% | 38% | 44% | 19% |
| EPIC-MRA | November 6–11, 2025 | 600 (RV) | ± 4.0% | 43% | 42% | 15% |
| Rosetta Stone Communications (R) | October 23–25, 2025 | 637 (LV) | ± 3.9% | 39% | 46% | 15% |
| Normington Petts (D) | June 12–16, 2025 | 700 (LV) | ± 3.7% | 44% | 48% | 8% |
| Glengariff Group | May 5–8, 2025 | 600 (RV) | ± 4.0% | 42% | 46% | 12% |
| 46% | 44% | 10% |
Partisan clients
Official campaign websites
- Abdul El-Sayed (D)
- Fred Heurtebise (R)
- Rachel Howard (D)
- Mallory McMorrow (D)
- Mike Rogers (R)
- Genevieve Scott (R)
- Bernadette Smith (R)
- Haley Stevens (D)
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