Tag: michigan
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William Lawrence (D) defeated incumbent Tom Barrett (R) and Shane Dedrick (G) in the general election for Michigan's 7th Congressional District
William Lawrence (D) defeated incumbent Tom Barrett (R) and Shane Dedrick (G) in the general election for Michigan's 7th Congressional District on November 3, 2026. Click here for detailed results. In the 2024 general election, Barrett defeated Curtis Hertel (D) 50.3% to 46.6%. In the presidential election that year, President Donald Trump (R) defeated Kamala…
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Abdul El-Sayed (D) defeated Mike Rogers (R), Douglas P. Marsh (G), Lydia Christensen (L), Walter Kristy (Natural Law Party in Michigan), and Timothy Long (U.S. Taxpayers Party) in the general election for U.S. Senate in Michigan
Abdul El-Sayed (D) defeated Mike Rogers (R), Douglas P. Marsh (G), Lydia Christensen (L), Walter Kristy (Natural Law Party in Michigan), and Timothy Long (U.S. Taxpayers Party) in the general election for U.S. Senate in Michigan on November 3, 2026. Incumbent Gary Peters (D) did not seek re-election. The U.S. Senate race was central to…
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Democrats won a majority in the Michigan House of Representatives on Nov. 3
Elections for all 110 districts in the Michigan House of Representatives took place on Nov. 3, 2026. Following the election, Democrats gained a 63-47 majority. Ahead of the general elections, Republicans had a 58-52 majority in the chamber. Republicans won a majority in the chamber in 2024. Democrats needed to win at least four districts…
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Jocelyn Benson (D) defeated John James (R) and 13 other candidates in the general election for governor of Michigan
Jocelyn Benson (D) defeated John James (R) and 13 other candidates in the general election for governor of Michigan on November 3, 2026. Incumbent Gretchen Whitmer (D) was term-limited and could not seek re-election. Bridge Michigan's Simon D. Schuster wrote, "James heads to the general election looking to extend a streak: It’s been about 35…
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Christina Hines (D) defeated Michael Bouchard (R) and three other candidates in the general election for Michigan's 10th Congressional District
Christina Hines (D) defeated Michael Bouchard (R) and three other candidates in the general election for Michigan's 10th Congressional District on November 3, 2026. Incumbent John James (R) ran for governor rather than seeking re-election. James was elected 48.8%–48.3% in 2022 and 51.1%–45.0% in 2024. President Donald Trump (R) defeated Kamala Harris (D) 52.2%–45.7% in…
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Garlin Gilchrist II (D) defeated Anthony Forlini (R) and three other candidates in the general election for Michigan Secretary of State
Garlin Gilchrist II (D) defeated Anthony Forlini (R) and three other candidates in the general election for Michigan Secretary of State on November 3, 2026. Incumbent Jocelyn Benson (D) ran for governor. Benson was re-elected 55.9%–41.9% in 2022. That year, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) was re-elected 54.5%–43.9%. In 2024, President Donald Trump (R) defeated Kamala…
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Democrats and Republicans both targeting Michigan state House in 2026
Elections for all 110 districts in the Michigan House of Representatives will take place on Nov. 3, 2026. Ahead of the general elections, Republicans have a 58-52 majority in the chamber. Republicans won a majority in the chamber in 2024. Democrats need to win at least four districts in 2026 to gain control, and Republicans…
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Majority control at stake in elections for Michigan's state senate on November 3, 2026
Elections for the Michigan State Senate will take place in 2026. The general election is on November 3, 2026. The New York Times' David W. Chen wrote, "In 39 states, one party controls the governorship and legislature ... Michigan may join them after November, but unlike in other states these midterms, where Democrats have the…
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Incumbent Tom Barrett and William Lawrence are running in battleground Michigan's 7th Congressional District on Nov. 3
Incumbent Tom Barrett (R), William Lawrence (D), and Shane Dedrick (G) are running in the general election for Michigan's 7th Congressional District on Nov. 3. In the 2024 general election, Barrett defeated Curtis Hertel (D) 50.3% to 46.6%. In the presidential election that year, President Donald Trump (R) defeated Kamala Harris (D) in the district…
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Three measures certified in the past two weeks, bringing the 2026 statewide total to 164 — 11 above the decade average
As of Sept. 15, 164 statewide measures had been certified in 40 states — 11 more than the average at this point in even-numbered years from 2014 through 2024. With no additional measures eligible for the November ballot, the final 2026 total is 164: 145 on the November ballot and 19 decided earlier in the…