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 re-election to a third term. Peters was first elected with 54.6% of the vote in 2014 and re-elected with 49.9% of the vote in 2020.
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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.
Background
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.
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.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Abdul El-Sayed, former Wayne County Health Director (2023–2025) and candidate for governor in 2018
- Rachel Howard, research health specialist
- Mallory McMorrow, state senator from the 8th district (2019–present)
- Haley Stevens, U.S. representative from Michigan's 11th congressional district (2019–present)
Filed paperwork
- Travis Zollner
Publicly expressed interest
- Dana Nessel, Michigan Attorney General (2019–present)
Withdrawn
- Joe Tate, state representative from the 9th district (2019–present) and former speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives (2023–2025) (endorsed Stevens)
Declined
- Pete Buttigieg, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation (2021–2025), former mayor of South Bend, Indiana (2012–2020), and candidate for president in 2020
- Debbie Dingell, U.S. representative from Michigan's 6th congressional district (2015–present) (running for re-election)
- Garlin Gilchrist, Lieutenant Governor of Michigan (2019–present) (running for governor)
- Gary Peters, incumbent U.S. senator (2015–present)
- Kristen McDonald Rivet, U.S. representative from Michigan's 8th congressional district (2025–present) (running for re-election)
- Hillary Scholten, U.S. representative from Michigan's 3rd congressional district (2023–present) (running for re-election)
- Shri Thanedar, U.S. representative from Michigan's 13th congressional district (2023–present) (running for re-election)
- Gretchen Whitmer, Governor of Michigan (2019–present)
Endorsements
Stevens is reportedly receiving the private backing of the Democratic Senate leadership, including Chuck Schumer and 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 fund-raising e-mail, directing donors to a site for direct contributions to the campaign, bypassing earmark requirements.
Abdul El-Sayed
- U.S. senators
- Bernie Sanders, Vermont (2007–present) (Independent)
- U.S. representatives
- Ro Khanna, CA-17 (2017–present)
- Rashida Tlaib, MI-12 (2019–present)
- Pramila Jayapal, WA-07 (2017–present)
- Andy Levin, former MI-09 (2019–2023)
- Statewide officials
- Keith Ellison, attorney general of Minnesota (2019–present)
- Fadwa Hammoud, former solicitor general of Michigan (2019–2023)
- State legislators
- Emily Dievendorf, HD-77 (2023–present)
- Alabas Farhat, HD-3 (2023–present)
- Rachel Hood, former HD-81 (2019–2024)
- Kara Hope, HD-74 (2019–present)
- Tonya Myers Phillips, HD-7 (2025–present)
- Cynthia Neeley, HD-70 (2020–present)
- Yousef Rabhi, former HD-53 (2017–2023)
- Ruwa Romman, Georgia's HD-97 (2023–present)
- Dylan Wegela, HD-26 (2023–present)
- Jimmie Wilson Jr., HD-32 (2023–present)
- Local officials
- Warren Evans, Wayne County Executive (2015–present)
- Alex Garza, Wayne County commissioner from the 14th district (2024–present)
- Abdullah Hammoud, mayor of Dearborn (2022–present)
- George Heartwell, former mayor of Grand Rapids (2004–2016)
- Sheldon Neeley, mayor of Flint (2019–present)
- Robert Womack, Kent County commissioner from the 17th district (2017–2023, 2025–present)
- Individuals
- Horace Sheffield III, pastor and talk show host
- Organizations
- Michigan Democratic Party Grassroots Caucus
- Michigan Democratic Party LGBT&A Caucus
- Michigan Democratic Party Progressive Caucus
- Peace Action
- Progressive Change Campaign Committee
Mallory McMorrow
- U.S. senators
- Martin Heinrich, New Mexico (2013–present)
- State legislators
- Mary Cavanagh, SD-06 (2023–present)
- John Cherry, SD-27 (2023–present)
- Adam Hollier, former SD-02 (2018–2023)
- Veronica Klinefelt, SD-11 (2023–present)
- Sue Shink, SD-14 (2023–present)
- Sam Singh, SD-28 (2023–present)
- Zach Wahls, Iowa's SD-43 (2019–present)
- Paul Wojno, SD-10 (2019–present)
- Joey Andrews, HD-38 (2023–present)
- Jennifer Conlin, HD-48 (2023–present)
- Carol Glanville, HD-84 (2023–present)
- Sharon MacDonell, HD-56 (2023–present)
- Labor unions
- United Association Local 370
Haley Stevens
- U.S. representatives
- Lois Frankel, FL-22 (2013–present)
- Nancy Pelosi, former speaker of the United States House of Representatives (2007–2011, 2019–2023) from CA-11 (1987–present)
- Mark Schauer, former MI-07 (2009–2011)
- Hillary Scholten, MI-02 (2023–present)
- Shri Thanedar, MI-13 (2023–present)
- Statewide officials
- James Blanchard, former governor of Michigan (1983–1991)
- Martin O'Malley, former governor of Maryland (2007–2015)
- State legislators
- Brenda Carter, HD-53 (2019–present)
- Tyrone Carter, HD-01 (2019–present)
- Amos O'Neal, HD-94 (2021–present)
- Helena Scott, HD-08 (2021–present)
- Joe Tate, former speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives (2023–2025) from HD-09 (2019–present)
- Local officials
- Dave Bing, former mayor of Detroit (2009–2014)
- David LaGrand, mayor of Grand Rapids (2025–present) and former state representative from the 75th district (2016–2023)
- Andy Schor, mayor of Lansing (2018–present) and former state representative from the 68th district (2013–2018)
- Party officials
- Keith Williams, chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Black Caucus (2018–present) and former Wayne County Commissioner from the 6th district (2003–2010)
- Labor unions
- Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 2
- Teamsters Local 243
- Iron Workers Local 25
- UNITE HERE Local 24
- United Association Local 636
- Organizations
- Democratic Majority for Israel
- Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs
- Elect Democratic Women
- Michigan Democratic Party Black Caucus
Declined to endorse
- U.S. senators
- Elissa Slotkin, Michigan (2025–present)
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of September 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Abdul El-Sayed (D) | $3,573,182 | $1,728,907 | $1,844,276 |
| Rachel Howard (D) | $10,937 | $6,171 | $4,766 |
| Mallory McMorrow (D) | $3,854,834 | $2,401,017 | $1,453,817 |
| Haley Stevens (D) | $4,720,076 | $2,102,275 | $2,617,801 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission | |||
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Abdul El-Sayed | Mallory McMorrow | Haley Stevens | Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
Hypothetical polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Pete Buttigieg | Haley Stevens | Gretchen Whitmer | Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Research | March 13, 2025 | 303 (LV) | ± 5.6% | – | 2% | 59% | 22% | 17% |
| Target Insyght | February 3–8, 2025 | 344 (V) | ± 5.7% | 27% | 4% | 43% | – | 26% |
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Kent Benham, dentist
- Fred Heurtebise, engineer and welder
- Mike Rogers, former U.S. representative from Michigan's 8th congressional district (2001–2015) and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2024
- Genevieve Scott
- Bernadette Smith, former co-chair of the Michigan Republican Party (2025)
Filed paperwork
- Andrew Kamal
Declined
- Mike Cox, former Attorney General of Michigan (2003–2011) (running for governor)
- Tudor Dixon, conservative media personality and nominee for governor in 2022
- Tony Dungy, former head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Indianapolis Colts
- Bill Huizenga, U.S. representative from Michigan's 4th congressional district (2011–present)
- Perry Johnson, businessman, disqualified candidate for governor in 2022, and candidate for president in 2024
- Lisa McClain, U.S. representative from Michigan's 9th congressional district (2021–present)
- Kevin Rinke, former car dealer and candidate for governor in 2022
Endorsements
Mike Rogers
- Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)
- U.S. senators
- Tim Scott, South Carolina (2013–present)
- John Thune, Senate Majority Leader (2025–present) from South Dakota (2005–present)
- John Barrasso, Senate Majority Whip (2025–present) from Wyoming (2007–present)
- U.S. representatives
- Jack Bergman, MI-01 (2017–present)
- Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives (1995–1999) from GA-06 (1979–1999)
- Tim Walberg, MI-05 (2011–present)
- Organizations
- Americans for Prosperity
- Associated Builders and Contractors
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of September 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Fred Heurtebise (R) | $10,059 | $10,059 | $0 |
| Mike Rogers (R) | $3,413,832 | $966,939 | $2,701,624 |
| Genevieve Scott (R) | $35,544 | $30,636 | $4,908 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission | |||
Polling
Hypothetical polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Tudor Dixon | Bill Huizenga | Mike Rogers | Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fabrizio, Lee & Associates (R) | June 17–19, 2025 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | – | 20% | 48% | – | 32% |
| Glengariff Group | May 5–8, 2025 | 600 (RV) | ± 4.0% | – | 17% | 61% | – | 22% |
| Mitchell Research | March 13, 2025 | 281 (LV) | ± 5.8% | 28% | 9% | 25% | 14% | 24% |
| Fabrizio, Lee & Associates (R) | February 17–19, 2025 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 40% | – | 36% | – | 24% |
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report | Tossup | October 14, 2025 |
| Inside Elections | Tossup | August 12, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Tossup | August 12, 2025 |
| Race To The WH | Tossup | September 4, 2025 |
Polling
Haley Stevens vs. Mike Rogers
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Haley Stevens (D) | Mike Rogers (R) | Other / Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Abdul El-Sayed (D) | Mike Rogers (R) | Other / Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Mallory McMorrow (D) | Mike Rogers (R) | Other / Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
Hypothetical polling
Haley Stevens vs. Bill Huizenga
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Haley Stevens (D) | Bill Huizenga (R) | Other / Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glengariff Group | May 5–8, 2025 | 600 (RV) | ± 4.0% | 45% | 39% | 16% |
| 48% | 39% | 13% |
Abdul El-Sayed vs. Bill Huizenga
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Abdul El-Sayed (D) | Bill Huizenga (R) | Other / Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glengariff Group | May 5–8, 2025 | 600 (RV) | ± 4.0% | 41% | 41% | 18% |
| 44% | 41% | 15% |
Mallory McMorrow vs. Bill Huizenga
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Mallory McMorrow (D) | Bill Huizenga (R) | Other / Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glengariff Group | May 5–8, 2025 | 600 (RV) | ± 4.0% | 41% | 41% | 18% |
| 45% | 40% | 15% |
Dana Nessel vs. Mike Rogers
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Dana Nessel (D) | Mike Rogers (R) | Other / Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Research | March 13, 2025 | 688 (LV) | ± 3.7% | 45% | 44% | 11% |
Dana Nessel vs. Tudor Dixon
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Dana Nessel (D) | Tudor Dixon (R) | Other / Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Research | March 13, 2025 | 688 (LV) | ± 3.7% | 45% | 45% | 10% |
Pete Buttigieg vs. Mike Rogers
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Pete Buttigieg (D) | Mike Rogers (R) | Other / Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target Insyght | March 3–6, 2025 | 600 (V) | ± 4.0% | 46% | 44% | 10% |
| EPIC-MRA | February 3–8, 2025 | 600 (V) | ± 4.0% | 41% | 47% | 12% |
Gretchen Whitmer vs. Brian Posthumus
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Gretchen Whitmer (D) | Brian Posthumus (R) | Other / Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Research | March 13, 2025 | 688 (LV) | ± 3.7% | 47% | 41% | 12% |
Gretchen Whitmer vs. Mike Rogers
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Gretchen Whitmer (D) | Mike Rogers (R) | Other / Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Research | March 13, 2025 | 688 (LV) | ± 3.7% | 47% | 44% | 9% |
| Target Insyght | March 3–6, 2025 | 600 (V) | ± 4.0% | 42% | 41% | 17% |
Gretchen Whitmer vs. Peter Meijer
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Gretchen Whitmer (D) | Peter Meijer (R) | Other / Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Research | March 13, 2025 | 688 (LV) | ± 3.7% | 46% | 40% | 14% |
Gretchen Whitmer vs. Tudor Dixon
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Gretchen Whitmer (D) | Tudor Dixon (R) | Other / Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Research | March 13, 2025 | 688 (LV) | ± 3.7% | 47% | 46% | 7% |
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