The general election for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat includes Democrat Elissa Slotkin, Republican Mike Rogers and third-party candidates.
Lauren Gibbons
Lauren Gibbons covers state politics and government for Bridge Michigan, tracking the Michigan Legislature, elections and the impact of federal policy on the state. Before joining Bridge, she led Legislature and redistricting coverage at MLive and covered the state Senate for MIRS News. She has covered Michigan politics for more than a decade, winning awards for her political and criminal justice reporting.
A Lansing native who graduated from Michigan State University, Lauren is now based in Ferndale. Her party tricks include telling friends which political districts they live in without looking.
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Jack Bergman faces Callie Barr in Michigan 1st Congressional District election
Berman, a Republican from the Upper Peninsula, seeks a fifth term in a district that is solidly red.
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John Moolenaar faces Michael Lynch in Michigan 2nd Congressional District election
The Caledonia Republican faces one Democratic challenger in the conservative district.
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Hillary Scholten faces Paul Hudson in Michigan 3rd Congressional District election
The Democrat scored an upset in 2022, winning her first term. She is seeking re-election in a district that has become far more competitive politically.
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Bill Huizenga faces Jessica Swartz in Michigan 4th Congressional District election
Huizenga, a Republican, has held the west Michigan district since 2011, but several candidates are vying to replace him.
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Tim Walberg faces Libbi Urban in Michigan’s 5th Congressional District election
Walberg, a Tipton Republican, was first elected in 2006 to represent southern Michigan. The district is solidly conservative.
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Debbie Dingell faces Heather Smiley in Michigan 6th Congressional District election
Dingell, an Ann Arbor Democrat, faces a Republican challenger in a reliably Democratic district.
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Tom Barrett faces Curtis Hertel Jr. in Michigan’s 7th Congressional District election
Democratic U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin is giving up the seat to run for Senate, leaving open a swing district seat that could be one of the most competitive in the country.
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Michigan elections FAQ: Are Elissa Slotkin, Larry Nassar attack ads true?
Attack ads targeting Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Elissa Slotkin tied her 2021 vote on COVID-19 stimulus legislation to Larry Nassar and other high-profile criminals. Republicans took similar votes, and Nassar’s victims ultimately benefited from the funds he received.
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Michigan attorney booted from 2020 election lawsuit over ‘egregious misconduct’
A federal judge took the rare step of disqualifying Michigan attorney Stefanie Lambert from defending the subject of an elections defamation lawsuit, finding that she deliberately violated court orders by releasing confidential documents. Lambert plans to appeal the decision.