Michigan voters are choosing a successor to retiring Democratic Sen. Gary Peters in one of the nation’s most closely watched Senate races. Democrat Abdul El-Sayed faces Republican Mike Rogers in a contest that could help determine control of the U.S. Senate. Follow along for the latest U.S. election results to find out who won the Michigan Senate race.
Who Won the Michigan Senate Race? Live Updates, United States Election results
9:35 P.M. ET: El-Sayed still in lead with 16% of votes reported
With 16% of voting results reported in Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed is still holding a 54.6% to 43.8% lead over Mike Rogers.
8:58 P.M. ET: El-Sayed maintains lead, but margins shrink
With 11% of voting results reported in Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed has maintained his lead over Mike Rogers, although the latter is making up ground.
8:23 P.M. ET: El-Sayed takes early lead
Abdul El-Sayed has taken an early lead with 8.4% of voting results reported in Michigan, according to the Associated Press.
7:30: Polls close soon for Michigan voters
Polls close in Michigan at 8 p.m. ET, as voters will decide one of the closest races in the 2026 U.S. elections between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers. There is no current timetable on when results will be announced.
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2026 U.S. Midterm Elections FAQ
How many seats are in the U.S. Senate?
There are 100 seats in the U.S. Senate — two for each state. Senators serve six-year terms, but the full chamber is not elected at once. Instead, roughly one-third of Senate seats are up for election every two years.
In 2026, voters will decide 35 Senate races:
- 33 regularly scheduled elections
- Two special elections, in Ohio and Florida
- 22 Republican-held seats being defended
- 13 Democratic-held seats being defended
Who is the current Senate Majority Leader?
Sen. John Thune (R-SD) became the Senate Majority Leader when the 119th Congress began in 2025 and succeed Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY).