General Info

The general election is November 3, 2026, and will determine who the Michigan U.S. Senator replacing Gary Peters is.

The current Michigan U.S. Senators are Gary Peters, a Democrat, and Elissa Slotkin, a Democrat. Gary Peters is not seeking re-election, and Elissa Slotkin is not up for re-election. So, this year’s Michigan U.S. Senate Race is determining who will replace Gary Peters.

The current Michigan U.S. Senate candidates are Abdul El-Sayed (Democrat) and Mike Rogers (Republican).

The length of a U.S. Senator’s term is 6 years, and there are no term limits.

The U.S. Senators have important responsibilities on the federal level. They make laws, help decide whether to declare war, approve federal spending, confirm presidential appointments, ratify treaties, conduct impeachment trials, provide oversight, and conduct investigations.

Sources: michwomen.com/blog/2026-candidates-for-michigan-us-senate