Michigan: U.S. Senate

2026 General Election · November 3, 2026

One of Michigan's two members of the U.S. Senate. Senators vote on federal laws, confirm federal judges and cabinet officials, and approve treaties. This seat is open; the incumbent is not running. It is a 6-year term.

This race is on every Michigan ballot.

Election Quick Facts

October 19, 2026Online and mail registration deadline (in-person registration through Election Day)
Oct 24 – November 1, 2026Early voting (at least these nine days)
October 30, 2026Last day to request an absentee ballot online or by mail (received)
November 3, 2026Election Day (polls open 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.)

Source: Michigan Department of State

2026 Candidates

6 certified for the general election

Candidate list from the Wayne County Clerk official candidate list. Write-in candidates are not shown.

Compare the Candidates

Where each candidate stands on the key issues facing Michigan. A position appears only after we verify it from the candidate's own statements, votes or official record, with a link to the source.

Issue positions for Michigan candidates have not been researched yet. Candidates can send us their information using the For Candidates form.

IssueAbdul El-Sayed DMike Rogers RLydia Christensen LTim Long IDouglas P. Marsh IWalter P. Kristy I

Ads in This Race

Paid ads from each campaign's official account, as listed in public ad libraries. Listing an ad is not a finding about its accuracy; see how ads are labeled.

Abdul El-Sayed DNo campaign-account ads listed yet
Mike Rogers RNo campaign-account ads listed yet
Lydia Christensen LNo campaign-account ads listed yet
Tim Long INo campaign-account ads listed yet
Douglas P. Marsh INo campaign-account ads listed yet
Walter P. Kristy INo campaign-account ads listed yet