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Michigan ballot

U.S. Senate Michigan

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: August 4, 2026

General election

DemocraticFirst-time candidatePublic servant

A Rhodes Scholar and physician, El-Sayed previously rebuilt Detroit's health department and canceled over $700 million in medical debt. He emphasizes removing corporate influence from politics, addressing affordability, and holding powerful interests accountable.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewManaging attorney

Alexandria Taylor ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewBusiness owner

Andrew Kamal ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewAdjunct professor

Bensson Samuel ran for U.S. House Michigan District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Bernadette Smith ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewCommunity Development

Bob Carr ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Craig Henley Johnson ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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GreenFirst-time candidateJournalist

Douglas Marsh, a Green Party journalist and educator, is running for the U.S. Senate from Michigan in his first run. He emphasizes providing universal healthcare, ending unauthorized military operations, and reforming housing policy.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Frederick Heurtebise ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DIdeology -0.25 · Moderate LiberalWithdrewInvestment Banker, Professor

Gary Peters ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026.

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Genevieve Peters Scott ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Glenn Wilson ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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OtherFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Gregory Charles Jones ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewConsultant

J.D. Wilson ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

James Craig ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrewFinancial representative

James Frizzell ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Joseph Tate ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Kent Benham ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DWithdrewDirector of Theatre Operations and Adjunct Professor, Marygrove College

Leslie Love ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026.

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LibertarianFirst-time candidateCEO

Lydia Christensen is a CEO and computer scientist running for U.S. Senate in Michigan for the first time. She emphasizes preserving constitutional and civil rights, especially digital rights; promoting clean renewable energy and protecting national forests; and implementing comprehensive healthcare through Medicaid for all.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewBusiness owner

Michael Hoover ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFBI Special Agent

Mike Rogers is a former FBI agent and congressman running for U.S. Senate. He supports expanding homeownership opportunities through assisted savings programs, securing borders, and strengthening military capabilities.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Nasser Beydoun ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RWithdrewNurse

Nikki Snyder ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026.

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DWithdrewScientist

Pamela Pugh ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026.

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RWithdrewAnalyst

Peter Meijer ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewResearcher

Rachel Howard ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Rebekah Curran ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RWithdrew

Sharon Savage ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026.

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No party listedFirst-time candidate

Timothy Long is a candidate for U.S. Senate Michigan in the 2026 general election. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewBusiness executive

TJ Stephens ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Travis Zollner ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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No party listedFirst-time candidate

Walter Kristy is running for office for the first time.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

William White ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Zack Burns ran for U.S. Senate Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Primary

DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdvancedPublic servant

A Rhodes Scholar and physician, El-Sayed previously rebuilt Detroit's health department and canceled over $700 million in medical debt. He emphasizes removing corporate influence from politics, addressing affordability, and holding powerful interests accountable.

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Democratic

Haley Stevens is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Michigan in the 2026 election.

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Democratic

Mallory McMorrow is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Michigan in the 2026 election.

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RepublicanAdvancedFBI Special Agent

Mike Rogers is a former FBI agent and congressman running for U.S. Senate. He supports expanding homeownership opportunities through assisted savings programs, securing borders, and strengthening military capabilities.

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Convention

GreenFirst-time candidateAdvancedJournalist

Douglas Marsh, a Green Party journalist and educator, is running for the U.S. Senate from Michigan in his first run. He emphasizes providing universal healthcare, ending unauthorized military operations, and reforming housing policy.

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LibertarianFirst-time candidateAdvancedCEO

Lydia Christensen is a CEO and computer scientist running for U.S. Senate in Michigan for the first time. She emphasizes preserving constitutional and civil rights, especially digital rights; promoting clean renewable energy and protecting national forests; and implementing comprehensive healthcare through Medicaid for all.

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No party listedFirst-time candidateAdvanced

Timothy Long is a candidate for U.S. Senate Michigan in the 2026 general election. This is their first run for office.

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