2026 U.S. Senate election in Michigan
Michigan will elect one U.S. senator in 2026 for the Class II seat held by Democrat Gary Peters, who is not seeking re-election. The race is an open-seat contest in a closely divided battleground state, making it one of the more competitive Senate races on the 2026 map. Democrats are competing in a crowded primary featuring Abdul El-Sayed, Mallory McMorrow, and Haley Stevens, while Republicans are looking to flip the seat with Mike Rogers as a leading contender. The general election is expected to hinge on turnout, suburban voters, and which party can best frame the race around the economy, abortion rights, and national political control.
Candidates
Abdul El-Sayed is a physician, epidemiologist, and former public health official from Michigan who is running for the U.S. Senate in 2026. He previously led the Detroit Health Department and later Wayne County’s Department of Health, Human and Veterans Services, and his campaign says he is focused on health care, affordability, civil rights, and government reform.
Mallory McMorrow
Mallory McMorrow is a Michigan state senator and Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in 2026. Her campaign says she is running to focus on affordability, democracy, and protecting rights and freedoms, and she has highlighted her legislative record on wages, gun safety, and reproductive rights.
Haley Stevens is a U.S. representative from Michigan and a candidate in the 2026 U.S. Senate race for the seat held by retiring Democrat Gary Peters. Her campaign has centered on economic issues, manufacturing, health care, and other Michigan-focused priorities, and she is one of the leading Democrats in the open-seat contest.
Mike Rogers is a former Republican U.S. representative, former FBI special agent, and former U.S. Army officer running for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat in 2026. His campaign emphasizes his background in national security, public service, and economic issues such as housing affordability, manufacturing, and energy.
Polling
Data Analysis Information
Data compiled from public sources and analyzed using AI. Last updated 4/29/2026. Visit candidate websites for the most current information.