2026 Michigan Senate election
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The 2026 Michigan Senate election will take place on November 3, 2026, to elect all 38 members to the Michigan Senate. The election will coincide with elections for all of Michigan's constitutional offices: governor, attorney general, secretary of state and all 110 seats in the Michigan House of Representatives. Seats in the Michigan Senate were last elected in 2022.
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November 3, 2026
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Background
Under the Michigan Constitution, state representatives and senators are limited to twelve years combined in either chamber of the legislature, after voters approved on November 8, 2022, a constitutional amendment that revised term limits.[1] Michigan has what are considered the toughest term limits in the country.[2]
In the previous election, Democrats gained four seats, winning control of the chamber for the first time since 1984.[3]
In 2023, several districts in the metro Detroit area were struck down as unconstitutional and the redistricting panel was ordered to draw new maps that could be used. A final map was chosen in July 2024 and new district lines will be in effect for the 2026 elections.[4][a]
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[5] | Tossup | January 22, 2026 |
Outgoing incumbents
Term-limited
In total, 8 Democrats and 10 Republicans are term-limited.
- Erika Geiss (D–Taylor), representing district 1 since 2022,[b] is term-limited.
- Sylvia Santana (D–Detroit), representing district 2 since 2022,[c] is term-limited and running for Michigan State University Board of Trustees.[6]
- Stephanie Chang (D–Detroit), representing district 3 since 2022,[d] is term-limited.
- Jeremy Moss (D–Southfield), representing district 7 since 2022,[e] is term-limited and running for U.S. Congress.
- Paul Wojno (D–Warren), representing district 10 since 2022,[f] is term-limited.
- Jeff Irwin (D–Ann Arbor), representing district 15 since 2022,[g] is term-limited.
- Sean McCann (D–Kalamazoo), representing district 19 since 2022,[h] is term-limited and running for U.S. Congress.[7]
- Aric Nesbitt (R–Porter Township), representing district 20 since 2022,[i] is term-limited.
- Lana Theis (R–Brighton Township), representing district 22 since 2018, is term-limited.
- Jim Runestad (R–White Lake Township), representing district 23 since 2022,[j] is term-limited.
- Ruth Johnson (R–Holly), representing district 24 since 2022,[k] is term-limited.
- Dan Lauwers (R–Capac), representing district 25 since 2018, is term-limited.
- Kevin Daley (R–Lum), representing district 26 since 2022,[l] is term-limited.
- Winnie Brinks (D–Grand Rapids), representing district 29 since 2018, is term-limited.
- Roger Victory (R–Hudsonville), representing district 31 since 2022,[m] is term-limited and running for Michigan State University Board of Trustees.[8]
- Jon Bumstead (R–Newaygo), representing district 32 since 2022,[n] is term-limited.
- Rick Outman (R–Six Lakes), representing district 33 since 2018, is term-limited.
- Ed McBroom (R–Vulcan), representing district 38 since 2018, is term-limited.
Retiring
- Rosemary Bayer (D–West Bloomfield), representing district 13 since 2022,[o] is retiring.[9]
- Mallory McMorrow (D–Royal Oak), representing district 8 since 2022,[p] is retiring.[10]
- Sam Singh (D–East Lansing), representing district 28 since 2022, is retiring.[11]
Special election
District 35
Following the resignation of Kristen McDonald Rivet, who resigned to take a seat in the United States House of Representatives, a special election took place to fill the vacancy. Primary elections took place on February 3, 2026, and the general election took place on May 5, 2026.[12] Democratic governor Gretchen Whitmer was criticized for the long delay between Rivet's resignation and the calling of the special election, which left the seat vacant for over a year.[13] This election was considered important because if Republicans won the general election, then the Michigan Senate would have become tied.[14]
Six Democrats ran in their primary, with Pamela Pugh and Chedrick Greene considered to be the frontrunners. Pugh, the president of the Michigan Board of Education, was considered to be the more progressive candidate and had the backing of U.S. Representative Rashida Tlaib and multiple state legislators.[15] Greene, a Saginaw fire captain, had the backing of numerous labor unions and Kristen McDonald Rivet, the district's most recent senator.[16] Greene won the primary by 33%. Four Republicans ran for their nomination, with attorney Jason Tunney and businessman Christian Velasquez emerging as the frontrunners. Tunney went on to win the primary by 9%.[14]
Democratic primary details |
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Nominee
Eliminated in primary
EndorsementsChedrick Greene Executive branch officials
U.S representatives
Statewide officials
State legislators
Local officials
Labor unions
Organizations Brandell Adams Local officials
William Marrone Individuals
Pamela Pugh State legislators
Local officials
Organizations
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Republican primary details |
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NomineeEliminated in primaryDeclined
EndorsementsJason Tunney |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Chedrick Greene | 16,085 | 60.40 | |
| Democratic | Pamela Pugh | 7,373 | 27.69 | |
| Democratic | Martin Blank | 1,188 | 4.46 | |
| Democratic | Serenity Hope Salak | 712 | 2.67 | |
| Democratic | Brandell Adams | 674 | 2.53 | |
| Democratic | William Morrone | 599 | 2.25 | |
| Total votes | 26,631 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jason Tunney | 9,335 | 51.20 | |
| Republican | Christian Velasquez | 7,735 | 42.43 | |
| Republican | Chadwick Twillman | 690 | 3.78 | |
| Republican | Andrew Wendt | 472 | 2.59 | |
| Total votes | 18,232 | 100 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Chedrick Greene | 36,583 | 58.88 | ||
| Republican | Jason Tunney | 24,491 | 39.42 | ||
| Libertarian | Ali Sledz | 1,058 | 1.70 | ||
| Total votes | 62,132 | 100.00 | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
Results summary
† - Incumbent not seeking re-election or term-limited
District 1
The incumbent Democrat Erika Geiss, who was re-elected with 71.57% of the vote in 2022, is term-limited.
Democratic primary
Declared
- Abraham Aiyash, former majority leader of the Michigan House of Representatives (2023–2025) from the 9th district (2020–2024)[43]
- Justin Onwenu, Detroit director of Entrepreneurship and Economic Opportunity[44]
Endorsements
Abraham Aiyash
- U.S. representatives
- Rashida Tlaib, MI-12 (2019–present)[45]
- State legislators
- Stephanie Young, HD-16 (2021–present)[45]
- Labor unions
- American Federation of Teachers[45]
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 58[45]
- LiUNA Local 1191[45]
- Michigan Education Association[45]
- Michigan Nurses Associaton[45]
- Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union[45]
- UNITE HERE Local 24[45]
- Organizations
- Council on American-Islamic Relations[46]
- Michigan Democratic Party Progressive Caucus[47]
- Emgage Action[48]
Justin Onwenu
- U.S. representatives
- Andy Levin, MI-9 (2019–2023)[44]
- State legislators
- Tyrone Carter, HD-1 (2019–present)[44]
- Helena Scott, HD-8 (2021–present)[44]
- Joe Tate, HD-9 (2019–present)[44]
- Local officials
- Warren Evans, Wayne County executive (2015–present)[49]
- Mary Sheffield, mayor of Detroit (2026–present)[50]
- Organizations
- Michigan Democratic Party Black Caucus[44]
- Run for Something[51]
- Newspapers
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Abraham Aiyash | |||
| Democratic | Justin Onwenu | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- Patrick O'Connell[53]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Patrick O'Connell | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
District 2
The incumbent Democrat Sylvia Santana, who was re-elected with 67.99% of the vote in 2022, is term-limited.
Democratic primary
Declared
- Abbas Alawieh, co-founder of the Uncommitted Movement and former chief of staff to Cori Bush[54]
- Erin Byrnes, state representative from the 15th district (2023–present)[55]
Endorsements
Abbas Alawieh
- U.S. senators
- Bernie Sanders, Vermont (2007–present) (Independent)[56]
- Local officials
- Warren Evans, Wayne County executive (2015–present)[57]
- Organizations
- Michigan Democratic Party Progressive Caucus[47]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Abbas Alawieh | |||
| Democratic | Erin Byrnes | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- Harry Sawicki[53]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Harry Sawicki | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
District 3
The incumbent Democrat Stephanie Chang, who was re-elected with 85.67% of the vote in 2022, is term-limited.
Democratic primary
Declared
- John Conyers III, hedge fund manager, candidate for Michigan's 13th congressional district in 2018's special and regular elections, and son of Representative John Conyers[58]
- Korey Hall, Michigan director of Community Affairs[59]
- Adam Hollier, former state senator from the 2nd district (2018–2022) and candidate for Michigan's 13th congressional district in 2022 and 2024 (previously ran for congress and secretary of state)[60]
- Eboni Taylor, vice-president of Programs at Higher Heights for America PAC[59][61]
Filed paperwork
- Mohammed Alam[53]
- LeJuan Council[53]
- LaTanya Garrett, former state representative from the 7th district (2015–2021)[53]
- Kimberly Hill Knott[53]
- Gary Hunter[53]
- Toinu Reeves[53]
- Abraham Shaw[53]
Withdrawn
Endorsements
Korey Hall
- Statewide officials
- Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan (2019–present)[62]
- State legislators
- Amos O'Neal, HD-94 (2021–present)[63]
- Local officials
- Warren Evans, Wayne County executive (2015–present)[63]
- Individuals
- Horace Sheffield III, pastor and talk show host[63]
- Labor unions
- Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights[63]
- International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 214[63]
- Newspapers
Adam Hollier
- State legislators
- Brian Banks, HD-1 (2013–2017)[63]
- LaMar Lemmons III, HD-3 (1999–2003, 2005–2007)[63]
- Harvey Santana, HD-9 (2011–2016)[63]
Eboni Taylor
- U.S. senators
- Bernie Sanders, Vermont (2007–present) (Independent)[65]
- U.S. representatives
- Rashida Tlaib, MI-12 (2019–present)[66]
- State legislators
- Stephanie Chang, incumbent state senator (2019–present)[61]
- Local officials
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mohammad Alam | |||
| Democratic | John Conyers III | |||
| Democratic | LeJuan Council | |||
| Democratic | LaTanya Garrett | |||
| Democratic | Korey Hall | |||
| Democratic | Kimberly Hill Knott | |||
| Democratic | Adam Hollier | |||
| Democratic | Gary Hunter | |||
| Democratic | Toinu Reeves | |||
| Democratic | Abraham Shaw | |||
| Democratic | Eboni Taylor | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- Mark Ashley Price[53]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mark Ashley Price | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
District 4
The incumbent Democrat Darrin Camilleri, who was elected with 55.34% of the vote in 2022, is seeking re-election.
Democratic primary
Presumptive nominee
- Darrin Camilleri, incumbent state senator (2023–present)[67]
Endorsements
Darrin Camilleri
- Organizations
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Darrin Camilleri (incumbent) | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Republican primary
Presumptive nominee
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Marcie Grzywacz | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
District 5
The incumbent Democrat Dayna Polehanki, who was re-elected with 61.07% of the vote in 2022, is eligible for re-election but was moved into the 8th district as a result of redistricting.
Democratic primary
Presumptive nominee
- Matt Koleszar, state representative from the 22nd district (2019–present)[68]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Matt Koleszar | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- Estelle Oliansky[53]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Estelle Oliansky | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
District 6
The incumbent Democrat Mary Cavanagh, who was elected with 68.01% of the vote in 2022, is eligible for re-election.
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
- Mary Cavanagh, incumbent state senator (2023–present)[53]
- Stephen Jensen[53]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mary Cavanagh | |||
| Democratic | Stephen Jensen | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- Joi Pokerwinski[53]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Joi Pokerwinski | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
District 7
The incumbent Democrat Jeremy Moss, who was re-elected with 74.21% of the vote in 2022, is term-limited and running for Congress.
Democratic primary
Declared
- Jason Hoskins, state representative from the 18th district (2023–present)[69]
Filed paperwork
- Shadia Martini, 2022 and 2024 nominee for Michigan's 54th House of Representatives district[53]
- Rakesh Ramakrishnan[53]
Endorsements
Jason Hoskins
- Organizations
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jason Hoskins | |||
| Democratic | Shadia Martini | |||
| Democratic | Rakesh Ramakrishnan | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- Anthony Paesano, attorney and nominee for Michigan's 19th House of Representatives district in 2022[53]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Anthony Paesano | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
District 8
The incumbent Democrat Mallory McMorrow, who was re-elected with 78.94% of the vote in 2022, was retiring to run for U.S. Senate. McMorrow suspended her campaign in July 2026.[10] Fellow Democratic state senator Dayna Polehanki was moved into this district as a result of redistricting.
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
- Dayna Polehanki, state senator from the 5th district (2019–present)[53]
Withdrawn
- Dean Raymond Wojtowicz[53]
Declined
- Mallory McMorrow, incumbent state senator (2019-present) (ran for U.S. Senate)[10]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Dayna Polehanki | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- Kenneth D. Massey[53]
Disqualified
- Jody White[53]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kenneth D. Massey | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
District 9
The incumbent Republican Michael Webber, who was re-elected with 50.35% of the vote in 2022, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
Presumptive nominee
- Michael Webber, incumbent state senator (2023–present)[71]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Michael Webber (incumbent) | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Democratic primary
Declared
- Theresa Brooks[71]
- Brendan Johnson, Oakland County commissioner from the 4th district (2023–present)[69]
- Ren Nushaj[71]
Endorsements
Brendan Johnson
- Organizations
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Theresa Brooks | |||
| Democratic | Brendan Johnson | |||
| Democratic | Ren Nushaj | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Independents
Declared
- Philippe Cicchini[74]
District 10
The incumbent Democrat Paul Wojno, who was re-elected with 67.70% of the vote in 2022, is term-limited.
Democratic primary
Declared
- Mark Anthony Murphy Jr.[71]
- Natalie Price, state representative from the 6th district (2023–present)[28]
- Amanda Treppa, member of the Royal Oak Local Officers Compensation Committee[71]
Endorsements
Amanda Treppa
- Local officials
- Karen McDonald, Oakland County prosecutor (2021–present)[75]
- Organizations
- Michigan Democratic Party Progressive Caucus[47]
- Run for Something[76]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mark Anthony Murphy Jr. | |||
| Democratic | Natalie Price | |||
| Democratic | Amanda Treppa | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Republican primary
Presumptive nominee
- Michelle Nard, former Democratic Macomb County commissioner from the 12th district (2021–2025)[71]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Michelle Nard | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
District 11
The incumbent Democrat Veronica Klinefelt, who was elected with 52.69% of the vote in 2022, is eligible for re-election.
Democratic primary
Declared
- Joseph Hunt[71]
- Alysha Johnson[71]
- Veronica Klinefelt, incumbent state senator (2023–present)[71]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joseph Hunt | |||
| Democratic | Alysha Johnson | |||
| Democratic | Veronica Klinefelt (incumbent) | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Republican primary
Presumptive nominee
- Johnnie Townsend[77]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Johnnie Townsend | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
District 12
The incumbent Democrat Kevin Hertel, who was elected with 50.2% of the vote in 2022, is running for re-election.
Democratic primary
Presumptive nominee
- Kevin Hertel, incumbent state senator (2023–present)[78]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kevin Hertel | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Republican primary
Declared
Endorsements
Shelley Wright
- State legislators
- Pamela Hornberger, former HD-32 (2017–2023)[79]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Joseph A. Backus | |||
| Republican | Patrick Biange | |||
| Republican | John Goldwater | |||
| Republican | Eileen Tesch | |||
| Republican | Shelley Wright | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
District 13
The incumbent Democrat Rosemary Bayer, who was re-elected with 57.17% in 2022, is retiring.
Democratic primary
Declared
- Sean Carlson, Oakland County deputy executive[80]
Filed paperwork
Declined
- Rosemary Bayer, incumbent state senator (2019–present)[9]
Endorsements
Sean Carlson
- State legislators
- Rosemary Bayer, incumbent state senator (2019–present)[80]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | DC Anderson | |||
| Democratic | Sean Carlson | |||
| Democratic | Cecil George | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Republican primary
Presumptive nominee
- Ryan Berman, former state representative from the 39th district (2019–2022)[81]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ryan Berman | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
District 14
The incumbent Democrat, Sue Shink, who was re-elected with 55.80% of the vote in 2022, is running for re-election.
Democratic primary
Presumptive nominee
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Sue Shink (incumbent) | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- Tawn Shawnelle Beliger[53]
Withdrawn
- Brandon Bradley[53]
Endorsements
Sue Shink
- Organizations
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tawn Shawnelle Beliger | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
District 15
The incumbent Democrat Jeff Irwin, who was re-elected with 74.15% of the vote in 2022, is term-limited.
Democratic primary
Declared
- Felicia Brabec, state representative from the 33rd district (2021–2025)[83]
Filed paperwork
- Michael White[53]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Felicia Brabec | |||
| Democratic | Michael White | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- Jason Rogers[53]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jason Rogers | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
District 16
The incumbent Republican Joe Bellino, who was elected with 65.01% of the vote in 2022, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
Presumptive nominee
- Joe Bellino, incumbent state senator (2023–present)[84]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Joe Bellino | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
- Deandre Barnes[53]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Deandre Barnes | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
District 17
The incumbent Republican Jonathan Lindsey, who was elected with 65.39% of the vote in 2022, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- Jonathan Lindsey, incumbent state senator (2023–present)[53]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jonathan Lindsey (incumbent) | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ashley Baker | |||
| Democratic | Mike Jones | |||
| Democratic | Brett Muchow | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
District 18
The incumbent Republican Thomas Albert, who was elected with 61.96% of the vote in 2022, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- Thomas Albert, incumbent state senator (2023–present)[53]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Thomas Albert (incumbent) | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
- Anthony Pennock[53]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Anthony Pennock | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
District 19
The incumbent Democrat Sean McCann, who was re-elected with 59.79% of the vote in 2022, is term-limited and running for U.S. House.
Democratic primary
Presumptive nominee
- Julie Rogers, state representative from the 41st district (2021–present)[85]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Julie Rogers | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- Shaun Young[53]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Shaun Young | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
District 20
The incumbent Republican Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt, who was re-elected with 60.95% of the vote in 2022, is term-limited.
Republican primary
Declared
- Kenny Clevenger, Casco Township treasurer (2021–present) and former Allegan County Republican party chairman (2022–2025)[86]
- Chris Moraitis, attorney[87]
Filed paperwork
- Curtis Clark[53]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Curtis Clark | |||
| Republican | Kenny Clevenger | |||
| Republican | Chris Moraitis | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
- Dale Murney[53]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Dale Murney | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
District 21
The incumbent Democrat Sarah Anthony, who was elected with 60.29% of the vote in 2022, is eligible for re-election.
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
- Sarah Anthony, incumbent state senator (2023–present)[53]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Sarah Anthony (incumbent) | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- Josh Burns[53]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Josh Burns | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
District 22
The incumbent Republican, Lana Theis, who was re-elected with 60.68% of the vote in 2022, is term-limited.
Republican primary
Presumptive nominee
- Mike Murphy, Livingston County sheriff (2017–present)[88]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Murphy | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Democratic primary
Presumptive nominee
- Rob Hower, small business owner[89]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Rob Hower | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
District 23
The incumbent Republican, Jim Runestad, who was re-elected with 59.38% of the vote in 2022, is term-limited.
Republican primary
Declared
- Donni Steele, state representative from the 54th district (2021–present)[90]
Filed paperwork
- Daniel Lawless[53]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Daniel Lawless | |||
| Republican | Donni Steele | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Margarette Gupta | |||
| Democratic | Greg Hill | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
District 24
The incumbent Republican, Ruth Johnson, who was re-elected with 65.80% of the vote in 2022, is term-limited.
Republican primary
Declared
- Terence Mekoski, former state representative from the 36th district (2022–2023)[71]
- Doug Wozniak, state representative from the 59th district (2023–present)[91]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Terence Mekoski | |||
| Republican | Doug Wozniak | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Democratic primary
Declared
- Frank Borsellino, candidate for Macomb County Board of Commissioners' 7th district in 2024[71]
- Edlira Sako, nominee for Macomb County Board of Commissioners' 7th district in 2024[71]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Frank Borsellino | |||
| Democratic | Edlira Sako | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
District 25
The incumbent Republican, Dan Lauwers, who was re-elected with 66.83% of the vote in 2022, is term-limited.
Republican primary
Declared
- Andrew Beeler, state representative from the 64th district (2021–2024)[71]
- Gary Eisen, former state representative from the 81st district (2021–2023)[71]
- John Mahaney, perennial candidate[71]
- Randy Schultz, 2024 candidate for Mussey Township supervisor[71]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Andrew Beeler | |||
| Republican | Gary Eisen | |||
| Republican | John Mahaney | |||
| Republican | Randy Schultz | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Democratic primary
Presumptive nominee
- April Osentowski[71]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | April Osentowski | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
District 26
The incumbent Republican, Kevin Daley, who was re-elected with 62.45% of the vote in 2022, is term-limited.
Republican primary
Declared
- Daltson Atwell, landscaping contractor (previously ran for U.S. House of Representatives)[92]
- Matthew Bierlein, state representative from the 97th district (2023–present)[93]
- Gabriel Lossing, farmer and veteran[94]
- Candice Miller, retired businesswoman and 2022 candidate for the House of Representatives[95]
Filed paperwork
- James Graham[53]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Daltson Atwell | |||
| Republican | Matthew Bierlein | |||
| Republican | James Graham | |||
| Republican | Gabriel Lossing | |||
| Republican | Candice Miller | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Democratic primary
Declared
- Brendan J. Johnson[96]
Filed paperwork
- Martin Cousineau[53]
Withdrawn
- John Hall, veteran and retired teacher[53]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Martin Cousineau | |||
| Democratic | Brendan J. Johnson | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
District 27
The incumbent Democrat John Daniel Cherry, who was elected with 64.09% of the vote in 2022, is eligible for re-election.
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
- John Daniel Cherry, incumbent state senator (2023–present)[53]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John Daniel Cherry (incumbent) | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Republican primary
Presumptive nominee
- Bill Bain, Flushing Township trustee[97]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bill Bain | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
District 28
The incumbent Democrat Sam Singh, who was elected with 55.80% of the vote in 2022, is retiring.
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
- Rashida Harrison[53]
- Ted Kilvington[53]
- Robert Orlando Pena[53]
- Mark Polsdofer, Ingham County commissioner from the 14th district (2019–present)[11]
Declined
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Rashida Harrison | |||
| Democratic | Ted Kilvington | |||
| Democratic | Robert Pena | |||
| Democratic | Mark Polsdofer | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Republican Primary
Filed paperwork
- Julie DeRose[53]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Julie DeRose | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
District 29
The incumbent Democratic Majority Leader Winnie Brinks, who was re-elected with 60.30% of the vote in 2022, is term-limited.
Democratic primary
Declared
- Ivan Diaz, former Kent County commissioner (2023–2025)[35]
- Phil Skaggs, state representative from the 80th district (2023–present)[98]
Filed paperwork
- Abbie Groff-Blaszak, East Grand Rapids city commissioner[53]
Endorsements
Ivan Diaz
- Organizations
- Michigan Democratic Party Progressive Caucus[47]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ivan Diaz | |||
| Democratic | Abbie Groff-Blaszak | |||
| Democratic | Phil Skaggs | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- Brady Middleton[53]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Brady Middleton | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
District 30
The incumbent Republican, Mark Huizenga, who was re-elected with 49.18% of the vote in 2022, is eligible for a second full term after being initially elected via the 2021 Michigan Senate special election.
Republican primary
Presumptive nominee
- Mark Huizenga, incumbent state senator (2021–present)[99]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mark Huizenga (incumbent) | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Democratic primary
Declared
- Carol Glanville, state representative from the 84th district (2022–present)[100]
- Rickie Kreuzer, nonprofit executive director and member of the Michigan State Board of Nursing[99]
Endorsements
Carol Granville
- Organizations
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Carol Glanville | |||
| Democratic | Rickie Kreuzer | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
District 31
The incumbent Republican, Roger Victory, who was re-elected with 62.11% of the vote in 2022, is term-limited.
Republican primary
Declared
- Michael Markey Jr., businessman, disqualified candidate for governor in 2022, and candidate for Michigan's 3rd congressional district in 2024 (previously ran for U.S. House)[101]
Filed paperwork
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kevin Maas | |||
| Republican | Michael Markey Jr. | |||
| Republican | John Wetzel | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Democratic primary
Declared
- Chris Kleinjans, former Ottawa County commissioner (2024)[102]
Filed paperwork
- Keagan Host[53]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Keagan Host | |||
| Democratic | Chris Kleinjans | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
District 32
The incumbent Republican, Jon Bumstead, who was re-elected with 52.83% of the vote in 2022, is term-limited.
Republican primary
Declared
- Kim Cole, Mason County sheriff (2012–present)[103]
- Max Riekse, veteran, teacher, 2016 Libertarian nominee for state house, and 2024 nominee for Muskegon County sheriff[104]
Endorsements
Kim Cole
- State legislators
- Jon Bumstead, incumbent state senator (2019–present)[103]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kim Cole | |||
| Republican | Max Riekse | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Democratic primary
Presumptive nominee
- Rebecca Amidon, adjunct professor at Mid Michigan College[105]
Withdrawn
Endorsements
Rebecca Amidon
- State legislators
- Mary Valentine, former HD-91 (2007–2011)[23]
- Local officials
- Barbara Byrum, Ingham County clerk (2013–present)[107]
- Labor unions
- Organizations
- Manistee County Democratic Party[32]
- Mason County Democratic Party[32]
- Vote Mama[38]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Rebecca Amidon | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
District 33
The incumbent Republican, Rick Outman, who was re-elected with 66.25% of the vote in 2022, is term-limited.
Republican primary
Declared
- Katie DeBoer, Kent County commissioner from the 4th district[108]
- Joseph Fox, state representative from the 101st district (2023–present)[109]
- Gina Johnsen, state representative from the 78th district (2023–present)[109]
- Tom Norton, veteran[109]
Endorsements
Gina Johnsen
- State legislators
- Jon Bumstead, SD-32 (2019–present)[110]
- Mark Huizenga, SD-30 (2019–present)[110]
- Roger Victory, SD-31 (2019–present)[110]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Katie DeBoer | |||
| Republican | Joseph Fox | |||
| Republican | Gina Johnsen | |||
| Republican | Thomas Norton | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
- Stan Opal[53]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Stan Opal | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
District 34
The incumbent Republican, Roger Hauck, who was elected with 64.35% of the vote in 2022, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- Roger Hauck, incumbent state senator (2023–present)[53]
- Rhonda Lange, realtor and member of the Michigan Independent Redistricting Commission[53]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Roger Hauck (incumbent) | |||
| Republican | Rhonda Lange | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
- Tyler Landgraf[53]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Tyler Landgraf | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
District 35
The Democratic state senator from this seat, Kristen McDonald Rivet, was elected with 53.38% of the vote in 2022. Rivet later resigned to take a seat in the United States House of Representatives, and fellow Democrat Chedrick Greene was elected in a special election to succeed her.
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
- Chedrick Greene, incumbent state senator (2026–present)[53]
Withdrawn
- Brandell Adams, chair of the Saginaw County Democrats, former Bridgeport Township trustee, and candidate for this seat in the special election[53]
- Serenity Hope Salak, substitute teacher and candidate for this seat in the special election[53]
Endorsements
Chedrick Greene
- Labor unions
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Chedrick Greene (incumbent) | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jason Tunney | |||
| Republican | Chadwick Twillman | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
District 36
The incumbent Republican, Michele Hoitenga, who was elected with 66.26% of the vote in 2022, is running for re-election.
Republican primary
Presumptive nominee
- Michele Hoitenga, incumbent state senator (2022–present)[111]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Michele Hoitenga (incumbent) | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Democratic primary
Presumptive nominee
- Mark Yonkman[112]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mark Yonkman | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
District 37
The incumbent Republican, John Damoose, who was elected with 55.46% of the vote in 2022, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- John Damoose, incumbent state senator (2022–present)[53]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Damoose (incumbent) | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kate Gallup | |||
| Democratic | Mitchell Treadwell | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
District 38
The incumbent Republican, Ed McBroom, who was re-elected with 62.23% of the vote in 2022, is term-limited.
Republican primary
Declared
- Beau LaFave, former state representative from the 108th district (2017–2022) and 2022 candidate for Secretary of State[113]
- David Prestin, state representative from the 108th district (2023–present)[114]
Withdrawn
- Christopher Reynolds, teacher (running for state representative)[115]
- Kayla Wikstrom, Libertarian nominee for the 108th district in 2024[53]
Endorsements
Beau LaFave
- U.S. representatives
- Jack Bergman, MI-1 (2017–present)[116]
David Prestin
- State legislators
- Ed McBroom, incumbent state senator (2019–present)[114]
- Individuals
- Ted Nugent, singer and songwriter[117]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Beau LaFave | |||
| Republican | David Prestin | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Democratic primary
Presumptive nominee
- Kelli van Ginhoven, vice chair of the Delta County Board of Commissioners from the 4th district[118]
Withdrawn
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kelli van Ginhoven | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Independents
Declared
- Sara Cambensy, former state representative from the 109th district (2017–2022)[119]
Notes
- The map being used in the infobox does not display the updated district lines
- Previously represented the 6th district 2019–2023
- Previously represented the 3rd district 2019–2023
- Previously represented the 1st district 2019–2023
- Previously represented the 11th district 2019–2023
- Previously represented the 9th district 2019–2023
- Previously represented the 18th district 2019–2023
- Previously represented the 20th district 2019–2023
- Previously represented the 26th district 2019–2023
- Previously represented the 15th district 2019–2023
- Previously represented the 14th district 2019–2023
- Previously represented the 31st district 2019–2023
- Previously represented the 30th district 2019–2023
- Previously represented the 34th district 2019–2023
- Previously represented the 12th district 2019–2023
- Previously represented the 13th district 2019–2023
- Redistricted into the 10th district
- Redistricted from the 5th district