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U.S. Senate — Michigan 2026
Open seat — Gary Peters (D) is retiring. Rated a toss-up. 5 candidates on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Grades reflect each candidate's public record on life, family, religious liberty, the Second Amendment, limited government and fiscal responsibility.
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Candidates
BMike RogersRepublican
Former U.S. Rep (MI-8), 2024 Senate nominee. Ran unopposed in August 4 primary.
Former U.S. Representative (2001-2015) and FBI special agent. Chaired House Intelligence Committee. 2024 Republican Senate nominee. Endorsed by Senate Majority Leader John Thune.
- Chaired House Intelligence Committee — national security hawk
- Supported FISA reauthorization and intelligence programs
- A-rated by NRA during congressional tenure
- Endorsed by NRSC and most major Republican organizations
FAbdul El-SayedDemocratic
Physician, former 2018 gubernatorial candidate. Won extremely close August 4 primary (48.5%) over Haley Stevens (47.5%) — AP did not call until Wednesday morning. Mallory McMorrow withdrew before primary.
Epidemiologist and public health advocate. Former Detroit Health Department director. 2018 gubernatorial candidate. Progressive policy platform.
- Supports Medicare for All
- Endorsed by Bernie Sanders
- Supports Green New Deal
- Supports abolishing the filibuster
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