2026 Michigan Senate election November 3, 2026 (2026-11-03 )
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The2026 Michigan Senate election will take place on November 3, 2026, to elect all 38 members to theMichigan Senate . The election will coincide withelections for all of Michigan's constitutional offices;governor , attorney general, secretary of state and all 110 seats in theMichigan House of Representatives . Seats in the Michigan Senate were last elected in2022 .
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] [ 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 themetro 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]
Outgoing incumbents [ edit ] In total,8 Democrats and10 Republicans are term-limited.
Erika Geiss (D–Taylor ), representingdistrict 1 since2022 ,[ b] Sylvia Santana (D–Detroit ), representingdistrict 2 since2022 ,[ c] Stephanie Chang (D–Detroit ), representingdistrict 3 since2022 ,[ d] Jeremy Moss (D–Southfield ), representingdistrict 7 since2022 ,[ e] running for U.S. Congress Paul Wojno (D–Warren ), representingdistrict 10 since2022 ,[ f] Jeff Irwin (D–Ann Arbor ), representingdistrict 15 since2022 ,[ g] Sean McCann (D–Kalamazoo ), representingdistrict 19 since2022 ,[ h] running for U.S. Congress [ 6] Aric Nesbitt (R–Porter Township ), representingdistrict 20 since2022 ,[ i] running for governor of Michigan Lana Theis (R–Brighton Township ), representingdistrict 22 since2018 , is term-limitedJim Runestad (R–White Lake Township ), representingdistrict 23 since2022 ,[ j] Ruth Johnson (R–Holly ), representingdistrict 24 since2022 ,[ k] Dan Lauwers (R–Capac ), representingdistrict 25 since2018 , is term-limitedKevin Daley (R–Lum ), representingdistrict 26 since2022 ,[ l] Winnie Brinks (D–Grand Rapids ), representingdistrict 29 since2018 , is term-limitedRoger Victory (R–Hudsonville ), representingdistrict 31 since2022 ,[ m] Jon Bumstead (R–Newaygo ), representingdistrict 32 since2022 ,[ n] Rick Outman (R–Six Lakes ), representingdistrict 33 since2018 , is term-limitedEd McBroom (R–Vulcan ), representingdistrict 38 since2018 , is term-limitedSeeking other office [ edit ] Following the resignation ofKristen McDonald Rivet , who resigned to take a seat in theUnited States House of Representatives , aspecial election will take place to fill the vacancy. Primary elections took place on February 3, 2026, and the general election will take place on May 5, 2026.[ 8] Gretchen Whitmer was criticized for the long delay between Rivet's resignation and the calling of the special election, which has left the seat vacant for over a year.[ 9] Michigan Senate would become tied.[ 10]
Six Democrats ran in their primary, withPamela Pugh and Chedrick Greene considered to be the frontrunners. Pugh, the president of theMichigan Board of Education , was considered to be the more progressive candidate and had the backing ofU.S. Representative Rashida Tlaib and multiple state legislators.[ 11] Saginaw fire captain, had the backing of numerous labor unions andKristen McDonald Rivet , the district's most recent senator.[ 12] [ 10]
† - Incumbent not seeking re-election or term-limited
The incumbent DemocratErika Geiss , who was re-elected with 71.57% of the vote in 2022, is term limited.
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U.S. representatives State representatives Local officials Organizations The incumbent DemocratSylvia Santana , who was re-elected with 67.99% of the vote in 2022, is term limited.
The incumbent DemocratStephanie Chang , who was re-elected with 85.67% of the vote in 2022, is term limited.
Korey Hall, Michigan Director of Community Affairs[ 25] Theodore Jones[ 25] The incumbent DemocratDarrin Camilleri , who was elected with 55.34% of the vote in 2022, is seeking re-election.
The incumbent DemocratDayna 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.
The incumbent DemocratJeremy Moss , who was re-elected with 74.21% of the vote in 2022, is term limited andrunning for Congress .
The incumbent DemocratMallory McMorrow , who was re-elected with 78.94% of the vote in 2022, is retiring to run for U.S. Senate. Fellow Democratic state senatorDayna Polehanki was moved into this district as a result of redistricting.
The incumbent RepublicanMichael Webber , who was re-elected with 50.35% of the vote in 2022, is eligible for re-election.
The incumbent DemocratPaul Wojno , who was re-elected with 67.70% of the vote in 2022, is term limited.
Amanda Treppa, member of theRoyal Oak Local Officers Compensation Committee[ 31] The incumbent DemocratVeronica Klinefelt , who was elected with 52.69% of the vote in 2022, is eligible for re-election.
The incumbent DemocratKevin Hertel , who was elected with 50.2% of the vote in 2022, is running for re-election.
Shelley Wright, businesswoman[ 34] The incumbent DemocratRosemary Bayer , who was re-elected with 57.17% in 2022, is retiring.
The incumbent Democrat,Sue Shink , who was re-elected with 55.80% of the vote in 2022, is running for re-election.
The incumbent DemocratJeff Irwin , who was re-elected with 74.15% of the vote in 2022, is term limited.
The incumbent RepublicanJoe Bellino , who was elected with 65.01% of the vote in 2022, is eligible for re-election.
The incumbent RepublicanThomas Albert , who was elected with 61.96% of the vote in 2022, is eligible for re-election.
The incumbent DemocratSean McCann , who was re-elected with 59.79% of the vote in 2022, is term limited and running forU.S. House .
The incumbent Republican Minority LeaderAric Nesbitt , who was re-elected with 60.95% of the vote in 2022, is term limited andrunning for governor .
The incumbent Republican,Lana Theis , who was re-elected with 60.68% of the vote in 2022, is term limited.
Rob Hower, small business owner[ 44] The incumbent Republican,Jim Runestad , who was re-elected with 59.38 of the vote in 2022, is term limited.
The incumbent Republican,Dan Lauwers , who was re-elected with 66.83% of the vote in 2022, is term limited
The incumbent Republican,Kevin Daley , who was re-elected with 62.45% of the vote in 2022, is term limited.
The incumbent DemocratJohn Cherry , who was elected with 64.09% of the vote in 2022, is eligible for re-election.
The incumbent Democratic Majority LeaderWinnie Brinks , who was re-elected with 60.30% of the vote in 2022, is term limited.
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 the2021 Michigan Senate special election .
The incumbent Republican,Roger Victory , who was re-elected with 62.11% of the vote in 2022, is term limited.
Michael Markey, businessman, media personality, and disqualified candidate for Governor in2022 [ 55] The incumbent Republican,Jon Bumstead , who was re-elected with 52.83% of the vote in 2022, is term limited.
The incumbent Republican,Rick Outman , who was re-elected with 66.25% of the vote in 2022, is term limited.
The incumbent Republican,Roger Hauck , who was elected with 64.35% of the vote in 2022, is eligible for re-election.
Rhonda Lange, realtor and member of the Michigan Independent Redistricting Commission[ 25] The Democratic state senator from this seat,Kristen McDonald Rivet resigned to take a seat in theUnited States House of Representatives , aspecial election will take place to fill the vacancy. She was elected with 53.38% of the vote in 2022.
Brandell Adams, chair of theSaginaw County Democrats, formerBridgeport Township trustee, and candidate for this seat in the special election[ 25] Serenity Hope Salak, substitute teacher and candidate for this seat in the special election[ 25] Chadwick Twillman, businessman and candidate for this seat in the special election[ 25] The incumbent Republican,Michele Hoitenga , who was elected with 66.26% of the vote in 2022, is running for re-election.
The incumbent Republican,John Damoose , who was elected with 55.46% of the vote in 2022, is eligible for re-election.
The incumbent Republican,Ed McBroom , who was re-elected with 62.23% of the vote in 2022, is term limited.
Kelli van Ginhoven, vice chair of theDelta County Board of Commissioners[ 68] Chris Mapps, veteran[ 69] Jake La Jeunesse, teacher[ 25] ^ The map being used in the infobox does not display the updated district lines ^ Previously represented the 6th district from 2019–2023 ^ Previously represented the 3rd district from 2019–2023 ^ Previously represented the 1st district from 2019–2023 ^ Previously represented the 11th district from 2019–2023 ^ Previously represented the 9th district from 2019–2023 ^ Previously represented the 18th district from 2019–2023 ^ Previously represented the 20th district from 2019–2023 ^ Previously represented the 26th district from 2019–2023 ^ Previously represented the 15th district from 2019–2023 ^ Previously represented the 14th district from 2019–2023 ^ Previously represented the 31st district from 2019–2023 ^ Previously represented the 30th district from 2019–2023 ^ Previously represented the 34th district from 2019–2023 ^ Previously represented the 12th district from 2019–2023 ^ Previously represented the 13th district from 2019–2023 ^ Redistricted into the 10th district ^ Redistricted from the 5th district ^ DesOrmeau, Taylor (November 9, 2022)."Proposal 1: Voters pass plan to shorten term limits, require politicians to disclose finances" .mlive . 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