Senate race · 2026

Michigan Senate Race

This is an open seat election to replace retiring U.S. Senator Gary Peters, making it one of the most competitive Senate races in the country. The outcome could shift the national balance of power between the political parties.

All 2026 races

2 candidates · what each one campaigns on

Abdul El-Sayed

Democratic

Abdul El-Sayed is the former executive director of the Detroit Health Department and health officer for the City of Detroit, who previously ran for Michigan governor in 2017.

Campaign platform

Healthcare for All
El-Sayed advocates for Medicare for All as a way to ensure healthcare access for everyone.
HealthSource
Affordable Housing
El-Sayed lists affordable housing as one of his common sense priorities for Michigan's future.
HousingSource
Money Out of Politics
El-Sayed is committed to getting money out of politics to make the government work for people, not billionaires.
DemocracySource
Put Money in Your Pocket
El-Sayed aims to build an economy that works for everyone, ensuring financial stability for Michiganders.
EconomySource
Sensible Foreign Policy
El-Sayed lists sensible foreign policy as one of his common sense priorities for Michigan's future.
DefenseSource

Campaign site Ballotpedia profile

Mike Rogers

Republican

Mike Rogers is a former U.S. Representative who served from 2001 to 2015, rising to become chairman of the House Intelligence Committee.

Campaign platform

Bringing Down Housing Costs
Rogers has unveiled plans to address and reduce housing costs.
HousingSource
Supporting the Working Class
Rogers is focused on supporting the working class in Michigan.
EconomySource

Campaign site Ballotpedia profile

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