Tag: 2026 Michigan elections coverage

  • Michigan to see smallest share of contested state legislative incumbents since 2010

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    In 2026, 19% of the state legislative incumbents running for election in Michigan will face primary contests, a record low since 2010.  In total, 20 incumbents face contested primaries across the Michigan House and Senate. The average number of incumbents contested each midterm election cycle since 2010 was 28. Thirteen of the contested incumbents are…