2026 Michigan Senate election Last updated October 14, 2026
2026 Michigan Senate election Results: Democratic incumbent Democratic incumbent retiring or term-limited Republican incumbent Republican incumbent retiring or term-limited Vacant
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 .
Background Districts in yellow were redrawn prior to the 2026 election 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]
Outgoing incumbents Term-limited In total, 8 Democrats and 10 Republicans are term-limited.
Erika Geiss (D–Taylor ), representing district 1 since 2022 , [ a] is term-limited. Sylvia Santana (D–Detroit ), representing district 2 since 2022 , [ b] is term-limited and running for Michigan State University Board of Trustees. [ 7] Stephanie Chang (D–Detroit ), representing district 3 since 2022 , [ c] is term-limited. Jeremy Moss (D–Southfield ), representing district 7 since 2022 , [ d] is term-limited and running for U.S. Congress . Paul Wojno (D–Warren ), representing district 10 since 2022 , [ e] is term-limited. Jeff Irwin (D–Ann Arbor ), representing district 15 since 2022 , [ f] is term-limited. Sean McCann (D–Kalamazoo ), representing district 19 since 2022 , [ g] is term-limited and running for U.S. Congress . [ 8] Aric Nesbitt (R–Porter Township ), representing district 20 since 2022 , [ h] 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 , [ i] is term-limited. Ruth Johnson (R–Holly ), representing district 24 since 2022 , [ j] is term-limited. Dan Lauwers (R–Capac ), representing district 25 since 2018 , is term-limited. Kevin Daley (R–Lum ), representing district 26 since 2022 , [ k] 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 , [ l] is term-limited and running for Michigan State University Board of Trustees. [ 9] Jon Bumstead (R–Newaygo ), representing district 32 since 2022 , [ m] 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. 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. [ 13] 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. [ 14] This election was considered important because if Republicans won the general election, then the Michigan Senate would have become tied. [ 15]
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. [ 16] Greene, a Saginaw fire captain, had the backing of numerous labor unions and Kristen McDonald Rivet , the district's most recent senator. [ 17] 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%. [ 15]
Democratic primary details
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Pamela Pugh
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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 Endorsements Abraham Aiyash
U.S. representatives State legislators Labor unions Organizations Justin Onwenu
U.S. senators U.S. representatives State legislators Local officials Labor unions Organizations Newspapers Republican primary Results Republican primary results [ 57] Party Candidate Votes % Republican Patrick O'Connell 4,060 100.00 Total votes 4,060 100.00
General election Results 2026 Michigan's 1st Senate district election results Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Justin Onwenu Republican Patrick O'Connell Total votes
District 2 The incumbent Democrat Sylvia Santana , who was re-elected with 67.99% of the vote in 2022, is term-limited.
Democratic primary Endorsements Abbas Alawieh
U.S. senators Statewide officials Local officials Labor unions Organizations Newspapers Republican primary Results Republican primary results [ 57] Party Candidate Votes % Republican Harry Sawicki 9,068 100.00 Total votes 9,068 100.00
District 3 The incumbent Democrat Stephanie Chang , who was re-elected with 85.67% of the vote in 2022, is term-limited.
Democratic primary Withdrawn Bobby Christian, activist and organizer [ 58] Theodore Jones [ 58] Rachel Udabe [ 58] Endorsements Korey Hall
Statewide officials State legislators Local officials Individuals Labor unions Newspapers Eboni Taylor
U.S. senators U.S. representatives State legislators Local officials Republican primary Results Republican primary results [ 57] Party Candidate Votes % Republican Mark Ashley Price 989 100 Total votes 989 100.00
General election Results 2026 Michigan's 3rd Senate district election results Party Candidate Votes % Democratic John Conyers III Republican Mark Ashley Price Working Class David Roehrig Total votes
District 4 The incumbent Democrat Darrin Camilleri , who was elected with 55.34% of the vote in 2022, is seeking re-election.
Republican primary Nominee Marcie Grzywacz, Rockwood city councilor (2023–present) [ 74] Results Republican primary results [ 57] Party Candidate Votes % Republican Marcie Grzywacz 18,602 100 Total votes 18,602 100.00
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.
Republican primary Results Republican primary results [ 57] Party Candidate Votes % Republican Estelle Oliansky 15,796 100 Total votes 15,796 100.00
District 6 The incumbent Democrat Mary Cavanagh , who was elected with 68.01% of the vote in 2022, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary Results Republican primary results [ 57] Party Candidate Votes % Republican Joi Pokerwinski 2,278 100 Total votes 2,278 100.00
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 .
Republican primary Results Republican primary results [ 57] Party Candidate Votes % Republican Anthony Paesano 11,686 100 Total votes 11,686 100.00
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. [ 11] Fellow Democratic state senator Dayna Polehanki was moved into this district as a result of redistricting.
Democratic primary Withdrawn Dean Raymond Wojtowicz [ 58] Republican primary Results Republican primary results [ 57] Party Candidate Votes % Republican Kenneth D. Massey 22,002 100.00 Total votes 22,002 100.00
District 9 The incumbent Republican Michael Webber , who was re-elected with 50.35% of the vote in 2022, is eligible for re-election.
Democratic primary Nominee Theresa Brooks, Troy city councilor [ 78] Endorsements Theresa Brooks
Labor unions Organizations Newspapers Results Democratic primary results [ 57] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Theresa Brooks 17,487 46.73 Democratic Brendan Johnson 11,243 30.05 Democratic Ren Nushaj 8,690 23.22 Total votes 37,420 100.00
Independents Nominee Philippe M. Cicchini [ 81] District 10 The incumbent Democrat Paul Wojno , who was re-elected with 67.70% of the vote in 2022, is term-limited.
Democratic primary Eliminated in primary Mark Anthony Murphy Jr. [ 78] Amanda Treppa, member of the Royal Oak Local Officers Compensation Committee [ 78] Endorsements Natalie Price
Local officials Labor unions Newspapers Amanda Treppa
Local officials Organizations Republican primary Results Republican primary results [ 57] Party Candidate Votes % Republican Michelle Nard 11,424 100 Total votes 11,424 100.00
District 11 The incumbent Democrat Veronica Klinefelt , who was elected with 52.69% of the vote in 2022, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary Nominee Johnnie Townsend, 2025 candidate for Sterling Heights city council and former nonprofit president [ 84] Results Republican primary results [ 57] Party Candidate Votes % Republican Johnnie Townsend 14,476 100 Total votes 14,476 100.00
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 Endorsements Kevin Hertel
State legislators Organizations Newspapers Eliminated in primary Joseph A. Backus [ 78] Patrick Biange [ 78] Eileen Tesch [ 78] Shelley Wright, businesswoman [ 87] District 13 The incumbent Democrat Rosemary Bayer , who was re-elected with 57.17% in 2022, is retiring.
Democratic primary Endorsements Sean Carlson
State legislators Organizations Newspapers Results Democratic primary results [ 57] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Sean Carlson 23,218 60.08 Democratic Cecil George 10,742 27.79 Democratic DC Anderson 4,688 12.13 Total votes 38,648 100.00
General election Results 2026 Michigan's 13th Senate district election results Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Sean Carlson Republican Ryan Berman Total votes
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 Results Democratic primary results [ 57] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Sue Shink (incumbent) 43,462 100 Total votes 43,462 100.00
Republican primary Nominee Tawn Shawnelle Beliger [ 58] Results Republican primary results [ 57] Party Candidate Votes % Republican Tawn Shawnelle Beliger 19,659 100 Total votes 19,659 100.00
General election Results 2026 Michigan's 14th Senate district election results Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Sue Shink (incumbent) Republican Tawn Shawnelle Beliger Total votes
District 15 The incumbent Democrat Jeff Irwin , who was re-elected with 74.15% of the vote in 2022, is term-limited.
Republican primary Results Republican primary results [ 57] Party Candidate Votes % Republican Jason Rogers 10,633 100 Total votes 10,633 100.00
District 16 The incumbent Republican Joe Bellino , who was elected with 65.01% of the vote in 2022, is eligible for re-election.
Democratic primary Results Democratic primary results [ 57] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Deandre Barnes 21,746 100 Total votes 21,746 100.00
District 17 The incumbent Republican Jonathan Lindsey , who was elected with 65.39% of the vote in 2022, is eligible for re-election.
Democratic primary Results Democratic primary results [ 57] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Ashleigh Baker 11,166 55.25 Democratic Brett Muchow 5,174 25.60 Democratic Mike Jones 3,871 19.15 Total votes 20,211 100.00
District 18 The incumbent Republican Thomas Albert , who was elected with 61.96% of the vote in 2022, is eligible for re-election.
Democratic primary Results Democratic primary results [ 57] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Anthony Pennock 25,671 100 Total votes 25,671 100.00
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 .
Republican primary Results Republican primary results [ 57] Party Candidate Votes % Republican Shaun Young 18,149 100 Total votes 18,149 100.00
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 Nominee Chris Moraitis, attorney [ 94] Results Republican primary results [ 57] Party Candidate Votes % Republican Chris Moraitis 12,716 42.59 Republican Kenny Clevenger 12,527 41.96 Republican Curtis Clark 4,611 15.45 Total votes 29,854 100.00
Democratic primary Results Democratic primary results [ 57] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Dale Murney 26,946 100 Total votes 26,946 100.00
General election Results 2026 Michigan's 20th Senate district election results Party Candidate Votes % Republican Chris Moraitis Democratic Dale Murney Green Shamara Clay Total votes
District 21 The incumbent Democrat Sarah Anthony , who was elected with 60.29% of the vote in 2022, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary Results Republican primary results [ 57] Party Candidate Votes % Republican Josh Burns 17,770 100 Total votes 17,770 100.00
District 22 The incumbent Republican, Lana Theis , who was re-elected with 60.68% of the vote in 2022, is term-limited.
Republican primary Results Republican primary results [ 57] Party Candidate Votes % Republican Mike Murphy 33,990 100 Total votes 33,990 100.00
Democratic primary Nominee Rob Hower, small business owner [ 97] Results Democratic primary results [ 57] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Rob Hower 31,050 100 Total votes 31,050 100.00
General election Results 2026 Michigan's 22nd Senate district election results Party Candidate Votes % Republican Mike Murphy Democratic Rob Hower Total votes
District 23 The incumbent Republican, Jim Runestad , who was re-elected with 59.38% of the vote in 2022, is term-limited.
Democratic primary Results Democratic primary results [ 57] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Greg Hill 18,471 56.41 Democratic Margarette Gupta 14,273 43.59 Total votes 32,744 100.00
District 24 The incumbent Republican, Ruth Johnson , who was re-elected with 65.80% of the vote in 2022, is term-limited.
Democratic primary Results Democratic primary results [ 57] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Edlira Sako 14,592 52.62 Democratic Frank Borsellino 13,141 47.38 Total votes 27,733 100.00
District 25 The incumbent Republican, Dan Lauwers , who was re-elected with 66.83% of the vote in 2022, is term-limited.
Democratic primary Results Democratic primary results [ 57] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic April Osentowski 22,694 100 Total votes 22,694 100.00
District 26 The incumbent Republican, Kevin Daley , who was re-elected with 62.45% of the vote in 2022, is term-limited.
Democratic primary Withdrawn John Hall, veteran and retired teacher [ 58] Results Democratic primary results [ 57] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Brendan J. Johnson 15,849 56.98 Democratic Martin Cousineau 11,968 43.02 Total votes 27,817 100.00
District 27 The incumbent Democrat John Daniel Cherry , who was elected with 64.09% of the vote in 2022, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary Results Republican primary results [ 57] Party Candidate Votes % Republican Bill Bain 8,364 64.12 Republican Tammy Parillo 4,680 35.88 Total votes 13,044 100.00
District 28 The incumbent Democrat Sam Singh , who was elected with 55.80% of the vote in 2022, is retiring.
Democratic primary Eliminated in primary Ted Kilvington [ 58] Robert Orlando Pena [ 58] Mark Polsdofer, Ingham County commissioner from the 14th district (2019–present) [ 12] Results Democratic primary results [ 57] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Rashida Harrison 17,723 41.76 Democratic Mark Polsdofer 16,078 37.88 Democratic Robert Pena 4,969 11.71 Democratic Ted Kilvington 3,672 8.65 Total votes 42,442 100.00
Republican Primary Results Republican primary results [ 57] Party Candidate Votes % Republican Julie DeRose 19,287 100 Total votes 19,287 100.00
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 Endorsements Abbie Groff-Baszak
Labor unions Organizations Republican primary Results Republican primary results [ 57] Party Candidate Votes % Republican Brady Middleton 13,405 100 Total votes 13,405 100.00
General election Results 2026 Michigan's 29th Senate district election results Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Abbie Groff-Blaszak Republican Brady Middleton Total votes
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 .
Democratic primary Eliminated in primary Rickie Kreuzer, nonprofit executive director and member of the Michigan State Board of Nursing [ 107] District 31 The incumbent Republican, Roger Victory , who was re-elected with 62.11% of the vote in 2022, is term-limited.
Republican primary Nominee John Wetzel, businessman [ 109] Results Republican primary results [ 57] Party Candidate Votes % Republican John Wetzel 16,514 40.23 Republican Kevin Maas 13,428 32.71 Republican Michael Markey Jr. 11,112 27.07 Total votes 41,054 100.00
Democratic primary Results Democratic primary results [ 57] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Chris Kleinjans 24,165 75.40 Democratic Keagan Host 7,886 24.60 Total votes 32,051 100.00
General election Results 2026 Michigan's 31st Senate district election results Party Candidate Votes % Republican John Wetzel Democratic Chris Kleinjans Total votes
District 32 The incumbent Republican, Jon Bumstead , who was re-elected with 52.83% of the vote in 2022, is term-limited.
Republican primary Endorsements Kim Cole
State legislators Organizations Results Republican primary results [ 57] Party Candidate Votes % Republican Kim Cole 20,496 76.05 Republican Max Riekse 6,453 23.95 Total votes 26,949 100.00
Democratic primary Endorsements Rebecca Amidon
U.S. senators State legislators Local officials Labor unions Organizations Results Democratic primary results [ 57] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Rebecca Amidon 32,271 100 Total votes 32,271 100.00
General election Results 2026 Michigan's 32nd Senate district election results Party Candidate Votes % Republican Kim Cole Democratic Rebecca Amidon Total votes
District 33 The incumbent Republican, Rick Outman , who was re-elected with 66.25% of the vote in 2022, is term-limited.
Republican primary Endorsements Gina Johnsen
State legislators Organizations Democratic primary Results Democratic primary results [ 57] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Stan Opal 22,227 100 Total votes 22,227 100.00
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 Eliminated in primary Rhonda Lange, realtor and member of the Michigan Independent Redistricting Commission [ 58] Democratic primary Results Democratic primary results [ 57] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Tyler Landgraf 22,200 100 Total votes 22,200 100.00
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 Withdrawn Brandell Adams, chair of the Saginaw County Democrats, former Bridgeport Township trustee, and candidate for this seat in the special election [ 58] Serenity Hope Salak, substitute teacher and candidate for this seat in the special election [ 58] Endorsements Chedrick Greene
Labor unions Organizations Republican primary Nominee Jason Tunney, attorney and nominee for this seat in the special election [ 58] Eliminated in primary Chadwick Twillman, businessman and candidate for this seat in the special election [ 58] Endorsements Jason Tunney
U.S. representatives Organizations Results Republican primary results [ 57] Party Candidate Votes % Republican Jason Tunney 20,362 89.64 Republican Chadwick Twillman 2,353 10.36 Total votes 22,715 100.00
District 36 The incumbent Republican, Michele Hoitenga , who was elected with 66.26% of the vote in 2022, is running for re-election.
Democratic primary Results Democratic primary results [ 57] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Mark Yonkman 25,922 100 Total votes 25,922 100.00
District 37 The incumbent Republican, John Damoose , who was elected with 55.46% of the vote in 2022, is eligible for re-election.
Democratic primary Results Democratic primary results [ 57] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Kate Gallup 32,236 78.09 Democratic Mitchell Treadwell 9,045 21.91 Total votes 41,281 100.00
District 38 The incumbent Republican, Ed McBroom , who was re-elected with 62.23% of the vote in 2022, is term-limited.
Republican primary Endorsements David Prestin
State legislators Individuals Organizations Democratic primary Nominee Kelli van Ginhoven, vice chair of the Delta County Board of Commissioners from the 4th district [ 129] Withdrawn Jake La Jeunesse, teacher [ 58] Chris Mapps, veteran [ 58] Results Democratic primary results [ 57] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Kelli van Ginhoven 30,552 100 Total votes 30,552 100.00
Notes ↑ 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 References ↑ DesOrmeau, Taylor (November 9, 2022). 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