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Midterms 2026
Senate · 2026

Michigan

Abdul El-Sayed (D) vs. Mike Rogers (R) · Incumbent: open (D)

Recorded before the vote · November 1, 2026
Result: pending

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov 3. The actual margin will be posted here beside every prediction, with how far each one missed and in which direction.

Polling averages

AverageMarginAs ofMiss
270toWinD+5.52026-10-31Pending
PollCheckD+4.02026-10-31Pending

Latest polls

PollsterForFieldedSampleMarginMiss
Data for Progressnot statedended Oct 30622 LVD+4Pending
Michigan State Universitynot statedended Oct 291,383 LVD+8Pending
SSRSCNNended Oct 29768 LVD+7Pending
Mitchell Researchnot statedended Oct 28636 LVD+7Pending
Glengariff Groupnot statedended Oct 27600 LVD+6Pending
MaristMarist Pollended Oct 211,185 LVD+2Pending

Forecasts and odds

ForecasterForecastAs of
PollCheck (pollcheck.co.uk)El-Sayed 74% to win (rated Lean D)2026-10-31
KalshiEl-Sayed (D) 76¢; Rogers (R) 25¢ (contract prices, cents = implied %)2026-11-01

Race ratings

RaterRatingAs of
Cook Political ReportToss-up2026-09-23
Inside ElectionsToss-up2026-09-17
Sabato's Crystal BallLean D2026-09-22

Open seat (Gary Peters retiring). El-Sayed won Aug 4 Democratic primary 48.45% to Haley Stevens 47.55%. Rogers unopposed after Bernadette Smith disqualified. Other 270toWin polls: MSU ended 10/26 48-46; InsiderAdvantage 10/23 47-46.

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