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The 2026 Michigan Senate election will take place on November 3, 2026, to elect all 38 members to the Michigan Senate. The election will coincide with elections for all of Michigan's constitutional offices; governor, attorney general, secretary of state and all 110 seats in the Michigan House of Representatives. Seats in the Michigan Senate were last elected in 2022.
Background
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] Michigan has what are considered the toughest term limits in the country.[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 the metro 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
Term limited
In total, 8 Democrats and 10 Republicans are term-limited.
- Erika Geiss (D–Taylor), representing district 1 since 2022,[b] is term-limited
- Sylvia Santana (D–Detroit), representing district 2 since 2022,[c] is term-limited
- Stephanie Chang (D–Detroit), representing district 3 since 2022,[d] is term-limited
- Jeremy Moss (D–Southfield), representing district 7 since 2022,[e] is term-limited and running for U.S. Congress
- Paul Wojno (D–Warren), representing district 10 since 2022,[f] is term-limited
- Jeff Irwin (D–Ann Arbor), representing district 15 since 2022,[g] is term-limited
- Sean McCann (D–Kalamazoo), representing district 19 since 2022,[h] is term-limited and running for U.S. Congress[5]
- Aric Nesbitt (R–Porter Township), representing district 20 since 2022,[i] is term-limited and running for governor of Michigan
- Lana Theis (R–Brighton Township), representing district 22 since 2018, is term-limited
- Jim Runestad (R–White Lake Township), representing district 23 since 2022,[j] is term-limited
- Ruth Johnson (R–Holly), representing district 24 since 2022,[k] is term-limited
- Dan Lauwers (R–Capac), representing district 25 since 2018, is term-limited
- Kevin Daley (R–Lum), representing district 26 since 2022,[l] is term-limited
- Winnie Brinks (D–Grand Rapids), representing district 29 since 2018, is term-limited
- Roger Victory (R–Hudsonville), representing district 31 since 2022,[m] is term-limited
- Jon Bumstead (R–Newaygo), representing district 32 since 2022,[n] is term-limited
- Rick Outman (R–Six Lakes), representing district 33 since 2018, is term-limited
- Ed McBroom (R–Vulcan), representing district 38 since 2018, is term-limited
Retiring
- Rosemary Bayer (D–West Bloomfield), representing district 13 since 2022,[o] is retiring.[6]
Seeking other office
- Mallory McMorrow (D–Royal Oak), representing district 8 since 2022,[p] is retiring to run for United States Senate
Special election
District 35
Following the resignation of Kristen McDonald Rivet, who resigned to take a seat in the United States House of Representatives, a special election will take place to fill the vacancy. Primary elections will take place on February 3, 2026, and the general election will take place on May 5, 2026.[7] Democratic governor 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.[8]
Democratic primary
Declared
- Brandell Adams, chair of the Saginaw County Democrats and former Bridgeport Township trustee[9]
- Martin Blank, trauma surgeon and Republican candidate for Michigan's 8th congressional district in 2024[10][11]
- Chedrick Greene, Saginaw fire captain[12]
- William Morrone, medical examiner[10][11]
- Pamela Pugh, president of the Michigan State Board of Education and candidate for Michigan's 8th congressional district in 2024[9]
- Serenity Hope Salak, substitute teacher[13][11]
Endorsements
- U.S representatives
- Kristen McDonald Rivet, MI-8 (2025–present)[14]
- State legislators
- Amos O'Neal, HD-94 (2021–present)[15]
- Labor unions
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Michigan[16]
- Laborers' International Union of North America Local 1098[17]
- Michigan AFL-CIO[18]
- Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union[17]
- Teamsters Local 406[16]
- United Association Local 85[17]
- United Food and Commercial Workers Locals 876 and 951[16]
- State legislators
- Sylvia Santana, SD-02 (2019–present)[19]
- Emily Dievendorf, HD-77 (2023–present)[19]
- Organizations
- 314 Action[19]
- Michigan Democratic Party Progressive Caucus[19]
Republican primary
Declared
- Jason Tunney, attorney[20]
- Chadwick Twillman, businessman[9]
- Christian Velasquez, businessman[10][11]
- Andrew Wendt, former Saginaw city councilor[13][21]
Declined
- Bill G. Schuette, state representative from the 95th district (2023–present) (running for re-election)[22]
Endorsements
- U.S. representatives
- State legislators
- Kevin Daley, SD-26 (2019–present)[19]
- 5 former state senators[19]
Results summary
† - Incumbent not seeking re-election or term-limited
District 1
The incumbent Democrat Erika Geiss, who was re-elected with 71.57% of the vote in 2022, is term limited.
Democratic primary
Declared
- Justin Onwenu, Detroit Director of Entrepreneurship and Economic Opportunity[23]
Filed paperwork
- Abraham Aiyash, former majority leader of the Michigan House of Representatives (2023–2025) from the 9th district (2020–2024)[24]
Endorsements
- U.S. representatives
- Andy Levin, MI-9 (2019–2023)[23]
- State representatives
- Tyrone Carter, 1st district (2019–present)[23]
- Helena Scott, 8th district (2021–present)[23]
- Joe Tate, 9th district (2019–present)[23]
- Local officials
- Warren Evans, Wayne County Executive (2015–present)[25]
- Organizations
- Michigan Democratic Party Black Caucus[23]
- Run for Something[26]
District 2
The incumbent Democrat Sylvia Santana, who was re-elected with 67.99% of the vote in 2022, is term limited.
Democratic primary
Declared
- Abbas Alawieh, co-founder of the Uncommitted Movement and former Chief of Staff to Cori Bush[27]
- Erin Byrnes, state representative from the 15th district (2023–present)[28]
- Tullio Liberati Jr., state representative from the 2nd district (2021–present)[28]
District 3
The incumbent Democrat Stephanie Chang, who was re-elected with 85.67% of the vote in 2022, is term limited.
Democratic primary
Declared
- Bobby Christian, activist and organizer[29]
- John Conyers III, hedge fund manager, candidate for Michigan's 13th congressional district in 2018's special and regular elections, and son of representative John Conyers[30]
Filed paperwork
- Korey Hall, Michigan Director of Community Affairs[31]
District 4
The incumbent Democrat Darrin Camilleri, who was elected with 55.34% of the vote in 2022, is seeking re-election.
Democratic primary
Declared
- Darrin Camilleri, incumbent state senator (2023–present)[32]
Republican primary
Declared
- Marcie Grzywacz, Rockwood city councilor (2023–present)[32]
District 5
The incumbent Democrat Dayna 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.
Democratic primary
Declared
- Matt Koleszar, state representative from the 22nd district (2019–present)[33]
District 7
The incumbent Democrat Jeremy Moss, who was re-elected with 74.21% of the vote in 2022, is term limited and running for Congress.
Democratic primary
Declared
- Jason Hoskins, state representative from the 18th district (2023–present)[34]
Filed paperwork
- Shadia Martini, 2022 and 2024 nominee for the 54th state house district[31]
- Rakesh Ramakrishnan[31]
District 8
The incumbent Democrat Mallory McMorrow, who was re-elected with 78.94% of the vote in 2022, is retiring to run for U.S. Senate. Fellow Democratic state senator Dayna Polehanki was moved into this district as a result of redistricting.
Democratic primary
Potential
- Dayna Polehanki, state senator from the 5th district (2019–present)
District 9
The incumbent Republican Michael Webber, who was re-elected with 50.35% of the vote in 2022, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
Potential
- Michael Webber, incumbent state senator (2023–present)
Democratic primary
Declared
- Brendan Johnson, Oakland County Commissioner from the 4th district (2023–present)[34]
District 10
The incumbent Democrat Paul Wojno, who was re-elected with 67.70% of the vote in 2022, is term limited.
Democratic primary
Declared
- Natalie Price, state representative from the 6th district (2023–present)[16]
Filed paperwork
- Amanda Treppa, member of the Royal Oak Local Officers Compensation Committee[35]
Endorsements
- Local officials
- Michael Fournier, Royal Oak mayor (2016–present)[16]
- Organizations
District 12
The incumbent Democrat Kevin Hertel, who was elected with 50.2% in 2022, is running for re-election.
Democratic primary
Declared
- Kevin Hertel, incumbent state senator (2023–present)[37]
Republican primary
Declared
- Shelley Wright, businesswoman[38]
Filed paperwork
- Patrick Shawn Biange[31]
Endorsements
- State representatives
- Pamela Hornberger, former state representative from the 32nd District (2017–2023)[38]
District 13
The incumbent Democrat Rosemary Bayer, who was re-elected with 57.17% in 2022, is retiring.
Democratic primary
Declared
- Sean Carlson, Oakland County deputy executive[39]
Declined
- Rosemary Bayer, incumbent state senator (2019–present)[6]
Endorsements
- State senators
- Rosemary Bayer, state senator from the 13th district (2019–present)[39]
Republican primary
Declared
- Ryan Berman, former state representative from the 39th district (2019–2022)[24]
District 14
The incumbent Democrat, Sue Shink, who was re-elected with 55.80% of the vote in 2022, is running for re-election.
Democratic primary
Declared
- Sue Shink, incumbent state senator (2023–present)[40]
Endorsements
- Organizations
- EMILYs List[40]
District 15
The incumbent Democrat Jeff Irwin, who was re-elected with 74.15% of the vote in 2022, is term limited.
Democratic primary
Declared
- Felicia Brabec, state representative from the 33rd district (2021–2025)[41]
Filed paperwork
- Michael White[31]
District 18
The incumbent Republican Thomas Albert who was elected with 61.96% of the vote in 2022, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
Potential
- Thomas Albert, incumbent state senator (2023–present)
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
- Anthony Pennock[31]
District 19
The incumbent Democrat Sean McCann, who was re-elected with 59.79% of the vote in 2022, is term limited and running for U.S. House.
Democratic primary
Declared
- Julie Rogers, state representative from the 41st district (2021–present)[42]
District 20
The incumbent Republican Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt, who was re-elected with 60.95% of the vote in 2022, is term limited and running for governor.
Republican primary
Declared
- Kenny Clevenger, Casco Township treasurer (2021–present) and former Allegan County Republican party chairman (2022–2025)[43]
- Chris Moraitis, attorney[44]
District 22
The incumbent Republican, Lana Theis, who was re-elected with 60.68% of the vote in 2022, is term limited.
Republican primary
Declared
- Mike Murphy, Livingston County sheriff (2017–present)[45]
Democratic primary
Declared
- Rob Hower, small business owner[46]
District 23
The incumbent Republican, Jim Runestad, who was re-elected with 59.38 of the vote in 2022, is term limited.
Republican primary
Declared
- Donni Steele, state representative from the 54th district (2021–present)[47]
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
- Greg Hill[31]
District 26
The incumbent Republican, Kevin Daley, who was re-elected with 62.45% of the vote in 2022, is term limited
Republican primary
Declared
- Matthew Bierlein, state representative from the 97th district (2023–present)[48]
Filed Paperwork
- Daltson Atwell[31]
District 27
The incumbent Democrat John Cherry, who was elected with 64.09% of the vote in 2022, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
Declared
- Bill Bain, Flushing Township trustee[49]
District 29
The incumbent Democratic Majority Leader Winnie Brinks, who was re-elected with 60.30% of the vote in 2022, is term limited.
Democratic primary
Declared
- Ivan Diaz, Kent County commissioner[20]
- Phil Skaggs, state representative from the 80th district (2023–present)[50]
Filed paperwork
- Abbie Groff-Blaszak, East Grand Rapids city commissioner[31][51]
District 30
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 the 2021 Michigan Senate special election.
Republican primary
Declared
- Mark Huizenga, incumbent state senator (2021–present)[52]
Democratic primary
Declared
- Carol Glanville, state representative from the 84th district (2022–present)[53]
- Rickie Kreuzer, nonprofit executive director and member of the Michigan State Board of Nursing[52]
Endorsements
- Organizations
- EMILYs List[40]
District 31
The incumbent Republican, Roger Victory, who was re-elected with 62.11% of the vote in 2022, is term limited.
Republican primary
Declared
- Michael Markey, businessman, media personality, and disqualified candidate for Governor in 2022[54]
Filed paperwork
- Kevin Maas[31]
Democratic primary
Declared
- Chris Kleinjans, former Ottawa County commissioner (2024)[55]
District 32
The incumbent Republican, Jon Bumstead, who was re-elected with 52.83% of the vote in 2022, is term limited.
Republican primary
Declared
- Kim Cole, Mason County sheriff (2012–present)[56]
Filed paperwork
- Max Riekse, 2024 nominee for Muskegon County sheriff[31][57]
Endorsements
- State senators
- Jon Bumstead, state senator from the 32nd district (2019–present)[56]
Democratic primary
Declared
- Rebecca Amidon, adjunct professor at Mid Michigan College[58]
- Jay Kilgo, Muskegon city commissioner[59]
District 33
The incumbent Republican, Rick Outman, who was re-elected with 66.25% of the vote in 2022, is term limited.
Republican primary
Filed Paperwork
- Katie DeBoer, Kent County commissioner[60]
- Joseph Fox, state representative from the 101st district (2023–present)[61]
- Gina Johnsen, state representative from the 78th district (2023–present)[61]
- Tom Norton, veteran[61]
Endorsements
- State senators
- Roger Victory, state senator from the 31st district (2019–present)[62]
- Jon Bumstead, state senator from the 32nd district (2019–present)[62]
- Mark Huizenga, state senator from the 30th district (2019–present)[62]
District 34
The incumbent Republican, Roger Hauck, who was elected with 64.35% of the vote in 2022, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- Rhonda Lange, realtor and member of the Michigan Independent Redistricting Commission[31]
Potential
- Roger Hauck, incumbent state senator (2023–present)
District 35
The Democratic state senator from this seat, Kristen McDonald Rivet resigned to take a seat in the United States House of Representatives, a special election will take place to fill the vacancy. She was elected with 53.38% of the vote in 2022.
Democratic primary
Declared
- Brandell Adams, chair of the Saginaw County Democrats, former Bridgeport Township trustee, and candidate for this seat in the special election[31]
- Serenity Hope Salak, substitute teacher and candidate for this seat in the special election[31]
Republican primary
Declared
- Chadwick Twillman, businessman and candidate for this seat in the special election[31]
District 37
The incumbent Republican, John Damoose, who was elected with 55.46% of the vote in 2022, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- John Damoose, incumbent state senator (2022 – present)[31]
District 38
The incumbent Republican, Ed McBroom, who was re-elected with 62.23% of the vote in 2022, is term limited.
Republican primary
Declared
- Beau LaFave, former state representative from the 108th district (2017–2022) and 2022 candidate for Secretary of State[63]
- David Prestin, state representative from the 108th district (2023–present)[64]
Withdrawn
- Chris Reynolds, teacher (running for state representative)[65]
Filed paperwork
- Kayla Wikstrom, Libertarian nominee for the 108th district in 2024[31]
Endorsements
- State senators
- Ed McBroom, state senator from the 38th district (2019–present)[64]
Democratic primary
Declared
- Kelli van Ginhoven, vice chair of the Delta County Board of Commissioners[66]
- Jake La Jeunesse, teacher[67]
- Chris Mapps, veteran[67]
Withdrawn
- Jake La Jeunesse, teacher[67][31]
Notes
- ^ 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
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External links
- Justin Onwenu (D) for State Senate
Official campaign websites for 2nd district candidates
- Erin Byrnes (D) for State Senate
Official campaign websites for 3rd district candidates
- Bobby Christian (D) for State Senate
Official campaign websites for 4th district candidates
- Darrin Camilleri (D) for State Senate
Official campaign websites for 5th district candidates
- Matt Koleszar (D) for State Senate
Official campaign websites for 7th district candidates
- Jason Hoskins (D) for State Senate
Official campaign websites for 9th district candidates
- Brendan Johnson (D) for State Senate
Official campaign websites for 10th district candidates
- Natalie Price (D) for State Senate
- Amanda Treppa (D) for State Senate
Official campaign websites for 12th district candidates
- Shelley Wright (R) for State Senate
Official campaign websites for 13th district candidates
- Ryan Berman (R) for State Senate
- Sean Carlson (D) for State Senate
Official campaign websites for 14th district candidates
- Sue Shink (D) for State Senate
Official campaign websites for 15th district candidates
- Felicia Brabec (D) for State Senate
Official campaign websites for 19th district candidates
- Julie Rogers (D) for State Senate
Official campaign websites for 20th district candidates
- Kenny Clevenger (R) for State Senate
- Chris Moraitis (R) for State Senate
Official campaign websites for 22nd district candidates
- Mike Murphy (R) for State Senate
Official campaign websites for 23rd district candidates
- Donni Steele (R) for State Senate
Official campaign websites for 27th district candidates
- Bill Bain (R) for State Senate
Official campaign websites for 29th district candidates
- Ivan Diaz (D) for State Senate
- Phil Skaggs (D) for State Senate
Official campaign websites for 30th district candidates
- Carol Glanville (D) for State Senate
- Mark Huizenga (R) for State Senate
- Rickie Kreuzer (D) for State Senate
Official campaign websites for 31st district candidates
- Michael Markey (R) for State Senate
Official campaign websites for 32nd district candidates
- Rebecca Amidon (D) for State Senate
- Kim Cole (R) for State Senate
- Jay Kligo (D) for State Senate
Official campaign websites for 33rd district candidates
- Katie DeBoer (R) for State Senate
- Joseph Fox (R) for State Senate
- Gina Johnsen (R) for State Senate
- Tom Norton (R) for State Senate
Official campaign websites for 35th district special election candidates
- Brandell Adams (D) for State Senate
- Martin Blank (D) for State Senate
- Chedrick Greene (D) for State Senate
- Pamela Pugh (D) for State Senate
- Serernity Hope Salek (D) for State Senate
- Jason Tunney (R) for State Senate
- Chadwick Twillman (R) for State Senate
- Christian Velasquez (R) for State Senate
- Andrew Wendt (R) for State Senate
Official campaign websites for 38th district candidates
- Kelli Van Ginhoven (D) for State Senate
- Jake La Jeunesse (D) for State Senate
- Chris Mapps (D) for State Senate