Michigan Senate Election 2026
Gary Peters (D) is retiring. Rating: Toss-up.
Status: upcoming. Election day is November 3, 2026.
Candidates
| Candidate | Party | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Abdul El-Sayed | Democratic | Physician; former Detroit health director |
| Mike Rogers | Republican | Former U.S. Representative |
Polls
| Date | Pollster | Abdul El-Sayed | Mike Rogers |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 18, 2026 | Marist | 50% | 48% |
| October 14, 2026 | Rasmussen (R) | 46% | 44% |
| October 10, 2026 | InsiderAdvantage (R) | 48% | 46% |
| October 8, 2026 | Tyson Group (R) | 44% | 46% |
| October 6, 2026 | Quantus (R) | 48% | 47% |
| October 4, 2026 | YouGov | 49% | 48% |
| October 1, 2026 | Mitchell Research | 46% | 41% |
| October 1, 2026 | Z to A (D) | 49% | 42% |
| September 30, 2026 | Trafalgar (R) | 47% | 45% |
| September 28, 2026 | Fox News | 50% | 49% |
| September 27, 2026 | Marist | 51% | 44% |
| September 27, 2026 | Guidant (R) | 48% | 43% |
| September 24, 2026 | Big Data Poll (R) | 46% | 40% |
| September 23, 2026 | co/efficient (R) | 45% | 45% |
| September 22, 2026 | NYT/Siena | 49% | 44% |
| September 22, 2026 | GBAO (D) | 48% | 44% |
| September 21, 2026 | Cygnal (R)/Beacon (D) | 45% | 40% |
Average of the 12 most recent polls: Abdul El-Sayed 48%, Mike Rogers 45.2%. Polls are snapshots, not predictions.
Where the candidates stand
Abdul El-Sayed (D)
- Supports abortion rights and Planned Parenthood. (2017-11) source
- His signature cause is single-payer Medicare for All; vows to fight for universal health care nationwide. (2026-10-08) source
- Supports higher taxes on the wealthy. (2026-10-08) source
- Accuses Trump of chaotic tariffs and bad trade deals. (2026-10-08) source
- Supports raising the minimum wage. (2017-11) source
- Supports unions; endorsed by the United Auto Workers. (2026-10-08) source
- Makes green energy a priority. (2017-11) source
- Supports a pathway to citizenship. (2017-11) source
- Says there is no legal authority for the Iran war and opposes spending on it. (2026-04) source
- Would end marijuana prohibition and tax and regulate it. (2018-03) source
- Wants the profit motive out of public education; opposes vouchers. (2017-11) source
- Wants a halt on new data centers until federal rules are written. (2026-10-08) source
Mike Rogers (R)
- Supported extending 14th Amendment protections to the unborn. (2017-06) source
- Has backed loosening limits on interstate gun purchases. (2011-10) source
- Took a hard line on border security; voted to bar DREAMers from military service. (2016-06) source
- Called for fully repealing the Affordable Care Act. (2015-02) source
- Signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge against new taxes. (2012-01) source
- Calls tariffs necessary but not a one-size-fits-all fix; urged ending the tariff fight with Canada. (2026-10-08) source
- Says federal regulations have been hard on farmers and calls for fewer energy regulations. (2025-07) source
- Said Trump's strikes on Iran made America and the world safer. (2025-07) source
- Says vouchers help low-income students escape low-quality schools. (2015-10) source
- Moved from favoring faster permits to calling for a one-year moratorium on new data centers, with data centers paying for their own power. (2026-10-08) source
Sources
- 2026 United States Senate elections (Wikipedia)
- Latest Senate polls (RealClearPolling)
- 2026 election polls (Political.org)
- Cook Political Report Senate ratings
- The Green Papers: 2026 candidates by state
- Cook Political Report Senate overview: South Carolina, Mississippi, Minnesota (Oct. 20, 2026)
- Midterm Elections in Ohio, October 2026 (Marist Poll)
- Midterm Elections in Michigan, October 2026 (Marist Poll)
Ratings, candidates and polls last updated October 24, 2026. Ratings are expert forecasts, not results.