Notes: Election results are tabulated by The Associated Press. Candidates receiving less than 5% support are not shown individually. Demographic, income and education data comes from 2020-2024 American Community Survey five-year estimates. Demographic trends are not shown for special elections or states with fewer than 10 counties reporting above 50%. County-level unemployment data shown are preliminary August 2026 rates, via the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Township-level unemployment data comes from state governments. 2024 presidential margins are based on states’ final certified results, as provided by The Associated Press.
Michigan election results
Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat is viewed as a top pickup opportunity for Republicans. The GOP nominee, former Rep. Mike Rogers, is running for the second cycle in a row. The Democratic nominee, former public health official Abdul El-Sayed, is a progressive who won a close primary against a more establishment candidate. This race is seen as a test of the ability for progressives to win statewide in competitive states.
There are several competitive House races in Michigan. It also has an open race for governor. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is term-limited. This race leans toward Democrats.
Local resources from the NPR Network
- Michigan Election Coverage from Michigan Public
- November Midterm Election Master Guide 2026 from Michigan Public
- How Michigan Attorney General candidates would approach the job from Michigan Public
- Meet Michigan's Supreme Court candidates from Michigan Public
- Where Michigan’s 2026 governor candidates stand on key issues from Michigan Public
- Southeast Michigan Voter Guide from WDET 101.9 FM
- Mid-Michigan Voter Guide from WKAR East Lansing