Record turnout for a midterm and statewide shifts towards Democrats meant a big night for Abdul El-Sayed and Jocelyn Benson. Here’s how they won Michigan.
2026 Michigan election
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Democrats take full control of Legislature, Michigan government. What to expect
Gov.-elect Jocelyn Benson can expect smooth sailing for her agenda, as Democrats win the state House, grow their Senate majority and maintain control of the Supreme Court, attorney general and secretary of state.
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Abdul El-Sayed beats Mike Rogers in US Senate race: ‘Michigan, we did it’
Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeats Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s fiercely contested US Senate race.
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Jocelyn Benson beats John James in Michigan governor’s race
Democrat Jocelyn Benson wins Michigan governor’s race and will replace term-limited Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
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Democrat Eli Savit beats Doug Lloyd in Michigan attorney general race
Democrat Eli Savit wins election to succeed term-limited Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
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Garlin Gilchrist beats Anthony Forlini in Michigan secretary of state race
Democrat Garlin Gilchrist wins Michigan secretary of state race over Republican Anthony Forlini.
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Michigan election results: Governor, Senate, US House, proposals, more
Live results of the top races throughout Michigan.
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Michigan elections: Voters approve Proposal 2 Money Out of Politics question
Voters on Tuesday were asked to consider a ballot proposal that would prohibit regulated utilities and large state contractors from contributing to Michigan politicians.
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Michigan Proposal 1 fails as voters say ‘no’ to constitutional convention
Michiganders reject proposal to begin the process of rewriting Michigan’s 63-year-old constitution.
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Michigan elections: Incumbents reelected to Michigan Supreme Court
Michigan’s highest court is led by a 6-1 liberal majority, but two positions were on the ballot on Tuesday.
