Summary
A new poll shows Republican Mike Rogers leading in the race for Michigan's U.S. Senate seat set for the 2026 midterms. The seat became open after Democratic Senator Gary Peters chose not to run again. The poll also indicates Rogers leading over three possible Democratic candidates.
Key Facts
- Mike Rogers is running as the Republican candidate for Michigan's U.S. Senate seat.
- The seat opened when Democratic Senator Gary Peters decided not to seek reelection.
- A poll from Mitchell Research & Communications shows Rogers ahead of three Democratic contenders: Abdul El-Sayed, Mallory McMorrow, and Haley Stevens.
- The poll surveyed 616 people between November 18-21, with a margin of error of 3.7 percentage points.
- Previous polls indicated Rogers was slightly behind some Democratic opponents.
- Michigan is considered a key swing state in U.S. elections.
- The 2026 midterm election will impact control of the U.S. Senate, where Republicans currently have 53 seats to the Democrats' 47.
- Michigan's primary election is scheduled for August 2026, with the general election in November 2026.
