Michigan politics
Lean D — 15 Electoral Votes

Michigan

Rust Belt battleground with competitive open Senate seat — Whitmer governor, Peters retiring, Trump flipped it by 1.4 pts in 2024

Key Takeaways — Michigan
  • Trump won Michigan by +1.4 points in 2024 (49.7% vs. 48.3%) — flipping a state Biden won by 2.8 points in 2020
  • Open Senate seat in 2026 — Gary Peters (D) is retiring; rated Competitive and key to Senate control
  • Despite the 2024 presidential loss, Gretchen Whitmer remains a popular Democratic governor with high approval ratings
  • Detroit suburbs + Arab-American voters in Dearborn were decisive factors in the 2024 presidential swing
2024 Presidential
Trump +1.4
49.7% – 48.3%
Electoral Votes
15
Lean D
Senate 2026
Open Seat
Peters retiring — Competitive
Governor
Gretchen Whitmer (D)
Lansing
Senate Race 2026

Michigan has a Senate seat on the ballot in November 2026. Watch this race — it could determine Senate control. See latest polling →

2024 Presidential Election — Michigan

Source: Official 2024 General Election results — Trump +1.4. Margin: 1.4 pts.

Key Facts — Michigan

StateMichigan (MI)
CapitalLansing
Population10.0M
Electoral Votes15
GovernorGretchen Whitmer (D)
Senator 1Debbie Stabenow (D)
Senator 2Gary Peters (D)
Party LeanToss-up
2024 Trump49.7%
2024 Harris48.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

How did Michigan vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Michigan voted for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 49.7% versus Harris's 48.3%. The state has 15 electoral votes.

Who are the current US senators from Michigan?

Michigan's two US senators are Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters. Both represent the state in the US Senate, where each senator serves a six-year term.

Is there a Senate race in Michigan in 2026?

Yes, Michigan has a Senate seat on the ballot in the 2026 Midterm elections. With a party lean of "Toss-up", this race is considered competitive and could influence Senate control.

Related Analysis — Michigan
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