Election 2026 Michigan

Michigan Democrats want to focus on President Donald Trump and the economy heading into November. But divisions from a bruising Senate primary continue to follow them. Some Democrats have withheld support for Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, citing concerns about antisemitism and his association with streamer Hasan Piker. Piker’s latest comments about American Jews and Israel have fueled the dispute. Republicans see an opportunity to exploit the divide. El-Sayed and Democrats campaigning with him are pushing back, arguing the party is largely united and should turn its attention to defeating Republican Mike Rogers and winning control of Congress.

Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Michigan, apologized to the state'…

Control of the U.S. Senate is up for grabs with less than two months until Election Day. Republicans appeared to have a firm grip on the majority at the start of the 2026 election cycle. But Democrats are now competing in states that once seemed well beyond their reach. President Donald Trump's slipping approval ratings and voters' dissatisfaction with the economy have created a difficult political environment for Republicans. Some races Democrats once counted on winning, such as Michigan and Maine, have grown more complicated. The implications are huge for Trump’s agenda and his ability to fill administration jobs and open court seats, as the Senate is empowered to confirm or block appointments.