Election 2026 Michigan Senate
Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers greets people at an election eve event Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, in Rochester Hills, Mich.
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As midterm campaigns careen toward their conclusion, Democrats are pushing through intraparty divisions to stay focused on voters’ economic frustrations. President Donald Trump is promoting construction projects in the nation's capital and casting his Democratic opponents as dangerous radicals. The dueling closing messages come as the nation’s two major parties battle for control of Congress and key governor’s offices. The outcome could fundamentally reshape Trump’s final two years in office. Overall, Democrats were overwhelmingly optimistic about their party’s chances Tuesday and Trump acknowledged that the midterm election may not go well for him or his party.
Cost of living, corruption top issues and voters deeply unhappy with Trump: Early election takeaways
President Donald Trump has repeatedly encouraged voters to pretend he’s on the ballot this Election Day. He’s not, but there's reason to believe Tuesday’s midterms will be a referendum on his performance over the last two years. History, polling and vibes suggest it could be an ugly night for Trump’s Republican Party. But the political map, not to mention Republican gerrymandering, could limit Democratic gains. The AP Voter Poll, an expansive survey of the electorate, suggests most are deeply unhappy with Trump, with roughly 6 in 10 saying they disapprove of how he’s handling the presidency.
