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      Michigan Elections 2026

      2026 Election Stories & Resources
      The 2026 General Election is today, with several major state and federal races on the line in Michigan.
      LIVE RESULTS: Michigan's 2026 Midterm Election Democrat Abdul El-Sayed to win U.S. Senate race in Michigan, AP projects Democrat Jocelyn Benson will win Michigan’s gubernatorial race, AP projects Live Election Blog: Polls are closed across Michigan, check live results here Democrats win control of U.S. Senate, reclaiming majority from Republicans
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        Democrat Abdul El-Sayed to win U.S. Senate race in Michigan, AP projects
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        Democrat Jocelyn Benson will win Michigan’s gubernatorial race, AP projects
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        Garlin Gilchrist to win Michigan’s secretary of state race, AP projects
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        Today's Forecast: Warm and breezy with scattered showers
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        America Votes
        Democrat Eli Savit to win Michigan’s attorney general race, AP projects
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        LIVE RESULTS: Michigan's 2026 Midterm Election
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        Rep. Scholten wins re-election in Michigan’s 3rd Congressional District
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        Michigan voters pass Proposal 2 , vote down proposal 1
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        Democrats win control of U.S. Senate, reclaiming majority from Republicans
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          Democrat Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate

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        Back in court months after jail sentence, Muskegon man now faces murder charge

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        Victim pulled from Grand Rapids house fire on Saturday passes away

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        Tonight's Forecast: Staying above average all week long

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