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Live Results: Michigan Senate midterm election

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In short

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed is running on a progressive platform backed by the United Auto Workers after edging out Representative Haley Stevens in the August primary. He faces Republican Mike Rogers, an experienced former House Intelligence Committee chair who holds Donald Trump's endorsement. The dynamics of the race shifted dramatically just days before the election when Stevens unexpectedly endorsed Rogers. This surprising decision shocked Michigan Democratic leadership as the party fights to defend the battleground seat.

Key points

  • Michigan features the only open Democratic-held Senate seat located in a state won by Don…: Michigan features the only open Democratic-held Senate seat located in a state won by Donald Trump in 2024.
  • Mike Rogers has secured key backing from establishment Republicans alongside an official…: Mike Rogers has secured key backing from establishment Republicans alongside an official endorsement from Donald Trump.
  • The United Auto Workers union provided critical support to help Abdul El-Sayed advance hi…: The United Auto Workers union provided critical support to help Abdul El-Sayed advance his progressive campaign.

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Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/live-results-michigan-senate-midterm-election Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Live Results: Michigan Senate midterm election Politics Nov 3, 2026 9:30 AM EST WATCH LIVE: Election night 2026 PBS News special coverage Michigan Sen. Gary Peters' retirement after serving two terms in the Senate leaves the only open Democratic seat in a state President Donald Trump won in 2024. Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, a former Wayne County health director, narrowly won his party's August primary over Rep. Haley Stevens on a progressive platform, with backing from the United Auto Workers labor union. Stand with free and independent journalism. Join Press Pass from PBS News Republican Mike Rogers, a former seven-term congressman and House Intelligence Committee chair, narrowly lost the 2024 Senate race to Elissa Slotkin. He has President Donald Trump's backing and establishment Republican support. On Sunday, Stevens crossed party lines to endorse Rogers in a move that stunned the state's Democratic leaders. -- Matt Loffman A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue.…

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