Michigan 2026 Midterm Election Results: Governor, Senate, U.S. House, and Ballot Measures
Updated Nov. 4, 2026, 12:49 a.m. ET
Michigan voters completed a pivotal midterm, with results that help define the state’s political trajectory and contribute to the national balance of power. National context matters here: Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress, and Michigan’s outcomes fit into that broader pattern. The governor’s race was settled with a Democratic victory, while the U.S. Senate race produced a projected winner as results continued to be counted. Statewide offices, the U.S. House delegation, and ballot measures are all updated below with what is known as results come in.
Governor
Jocelyn Benson, the Democratic candidate for governor, won the race against John James, the Republican candidate. The contest also included third-party candidates Anthony Hudson (Libertarian), Donna Brandenburg (U.S. Taxpayers Party), and Douglas Campbell (Green). This result confirms a change in the governor’s office for Michigan, with Benson taking the position as of the latest projections.
U.S. Senate
The U.S. Senate race in Michigan was projected to be won by Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic candidate, over Republican Mike Rogers. This election was highly watched as an open-seat contest with national attention. The outcome was reported as a projected/leading result as more votes continued to be counted, with sources noting El-Sayed’s lead in the tally and broader implications for the state’s role in the Senate. Endorsement dynamics involving other candidates were part of the broader coverage but do not change the reported projection.
Statewide Offices and Ballot Measures
Beyond the governor and U.S. Senate, Michigan voters also decided several statewide races and ballot measures. Two notable results are:
Michigan Supreme Court Justices Megan Kathleen Cavanagh and Noah P. Hood were reelected, according to AP projections.
For attorney general, Democrat Savit led in the race, while Secretary of State results showed Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II leading the statewide contest for secretary of state.
Ballot measures on the ballot included Proposal 1, a proposed constitutional convention, which Michigan voters rejected. Proposal 2, a citizen-led initiative aimed at campaign finance disclosure and related provisions, passed with a substantial margin in favor.
U.S. House of Representatives — Michigan Districts
All 13 Michigan congressional districts were decided in this cycle. The following results reflect the reported winners and, where available, their margins. The partisan balance of the Michigan delegation ended with Democrats and Republicans splitting seats as reported, with several districts still updating at the time of publication.
District 1: Jack Bergman (Republican) won with 53.7% of the vote over Callie Barr (Democrat) at 44.3%, with Arnett Satterla (Independent) at 0.7%.
District 2: John Moolenaar (Republican) won reelection with 61.5% of the vote over Ben Ambrose (Democrat) at 36.9%, and Charlotte Magoon (Independent) at 1.1%.
District 3: Hillary Scholten (Democrat) won reelection with 56.9% of the vote over Terri DeBoer (Republican) at 41.7%, and Joe Jock (Independent) at 1.4%.
District 4: Bill Huizenga (Republican) won reelection with 51.1% of the vote over Sean McCann (Democrat) at 47.4%, and Shafina Barnett (Independent) at 1.4%.
District 5: Tim Walberg (Republican) won reelection over Christian Vukasovich (Democrat). (Percentages not specified in the current count.)
District 6: Debbie Dingell (Democrat) won reelection, defeating Heather Smiley (Republican) along with other minor-party candidates (Linda Rayburn, Timothy Teagan, Clyde Shabazz, Mike Mickevicius).
District 7: Tom Barrett (Republican) leads opponent Lawrence (Democrat) in what was a key contest in this district.
District 8: McDonald Rivet (Democrat) leads Tom Smith (Republican) in this district as results continue to tally.
District 9: Lisa McClain (Republican) won reelection, defeating Ray Pooley (Democrat) along with third-party candidates.
District 10: Christina Hines (Democrat) or Michael Hines? (Democrat) retakes lead over GOP candidate Michael Bouchard in a competitive Macomb County district race. Final margins pending certification.
District 11: Jeremy Moss (Democrat) won Michigan’s 11th District, defeating Ethan Baker (Republican) and becoming the state’s first openly gay member of Congress.
District 12: Rashida Tlaib (Democrat) reelected, defeating James Hooper (Republican) and a Green Party candidate.
District 13: Donovan McKinney (Democrat) won Michigan’s 13th District, succeeding the prior incumbent in a district centered around Detroit and surrounding communities.
Overall, Democrats won 6 U.S. House seats, Republicans won 4, and 3 districts remained uncalled at the time of reporting.
Ballot Measures
Proposal 1 (Constitutional convention) was rejected by voters. The measure did not pass, with results indicating voters chose not to convene a constitutional convention at this time.
Proposal 2 (Money Out of Politics) passed, with Michigan voters supporting the initiative to limit certain campaign finances and require expanded disclosures. As of the late counting, the tally showed a strong margin in favor of the proposal.
Context and Implications
The 2026 Michigan results sit within a broader national pattern in which Democrats secured control of both chambers of Congress. In Michigan, the governor’s office shifted to a Democratic administration, the Senate contest moved toward a Democratic projection, and the state’s executive and legislative branches settled into a new configuration. The outcomes in Michigan’s districts, along with the ballot measures, shape Michigan’s policy priorities for the next two years and influence how the state participates in national politics.
Official Results and Next Steps
For certified results and detailed tallies, consult the Michigan Secretary of State’s official results page and the Michigan Voting Dashboard. These sources provide the authoritative data and the final certified margins as they become available.
Official sources: Michigan Secretary of State — Elections and the Michigan SOS Elections data portal.