Summary
A new poll in Michigan shows Republican candidates leading in two major races for the 2026 midterm elections. The survey indicates uncertainty among voters, highlighting closely contested races for the Senate and governor positions in the state.
Key Facts
- The Glengariff Group conducted the poll and published it in The Detroit News.
- Michigan is considered a battleground state, having shifted political support in recent elections.
- Former GOP Representative Mike Rogers leads against potential Democratic opponents in the Senate race.
- The poll indicates that when counting only "definite" voters, Democrats have an edge.
- For the governor's race, Republican John James leads slightly over Democrat Jocelyn Benson, with Mike Duggan running as an independent.
- In hypothetical two-way matchups, Benson leads against some Republican contenders.
- The poll was conducted among 600 likely voters and has a margin of error of 4 percentage points.
