Michigan is one of the biggest battlegrounds to watch in the 2026 midterm elections. The Senate race is wide open after Democratic Sen. Gary Peters decided not to seek another term. Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers are now set to face each other on Nov. 3, with the result carrying major importance for the balance of power in the U.S. Senate.
The Michigan race is also drawing attention because the state has shifted between parties in recent presidential elections.