Michigan Senate
Lydia Christensen (I) vs. Abdul El-Sayed (D) vs. Walter Kristy (I) vs. Tim Long (I) vs. Douglas P. Marsh (I) vs. Mike Rogers (R). General election Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
What does a U.S. senator do?
Writes and votes on federal laws, approves or rejects the President's nominees for judges and cabinet posts, and approves treaties. 6-year term. Each state has two.
- Votes on the federal budget and taxes
- Confirms Supreme Court justices
- Serves on committees that shape bills
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Listed alphabetically by last name. Each box has the same sections in the same order. Donation and campaign links appear only after we confirm they belong to the candidate's own committee.
Lydia Christensen
Who they are
In their words: “Lydia Christensen is an American politician from Michigan and a candidate for the United States Senate in 2026. Learn about her campaign, platform, events, and ways to get involved.” campaign site
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Abdul El-Sayed
Who they are
In their words: “Abdul El-Sayed is running for US Senate in Michigan to get money out of politics, put money in your pocket, and pass Medicare for All.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
- Making Voting Easier
- Immigration
- Environment and Natural Resources
- Sensible Foreign Policy
- Jobs and Trade
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ActBlue page belongs to "Abdul El-Sayed", checked against FEC records.
Walter Kristy
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Tim Long
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Douglas P. Marsh
Who they are
In their words: “I'm Douglas P. Marsh and I am running for U.S. Senate in Michigan.” campaign site
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Mike Rogers
Who they are
What they say they'll do
- 1. ASSISTS WITH DOWNPAYMENTS BY EXPANDING 529 PLANS TO HOUSING
- 3. BRINGS DOWN PURCHASE PRICES BY ENDING EXCESSIVE DEMOCRAT REGULATIONS
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WinRed page belongs to "Rogers for Senate", checked against FEC records.
Where they stand, issue by issue
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Trade deals, like NAFTA, have been a disaster for American manufacturing and have rotted out our towns and destroyed communities. I believe in bringing dignified, well-paying jobs to Michigan.source
Breaks down barriers to homeownership by rolling back overregulation that drove housing costs up with no real benefit Partners with states to cut red tape, reduce government interference, and expand access to homeownership for young familiessource
I believe in right-sizing our tax code to take on the outsized power of excess wealth in our economy and democracy. The ultrawealthy should no longer be able to hide behind loopholes that leave them paying lower tax rates than the rest of us.source
literally wrote the book on Medicare for All. And I am the only candidate for the U.S. Senate in Michigan running to guarantee healthcare for every single American. No one should have to choose between getting the care they need or going into debt in the richest, most powerful country in the world.source
People don’t come here because they want to take away from America, they come here because they want to build in America – that is what America has always been about. We must replace our broken and unpredictable immigration policy with a clear, comprehensive, and fair system.source
Education is the foundation of our future. I propose tying any percentage increase in our national education funding to any equivalent increase in the national defense budget.source
Michigan’s air, water, and land have been treated as a free dumping ground by corporations for too long. I’ve spent my career as a public health official in Detroit and Wayne County fighting back: confronting childhood lead poisoning, and standing between polluters and the communities they poison.source
After the devastation of World War II, our country led the international community to build organizations that would protect civilians from the disasters of war. We should lead the world to protect democracy, prosperity, and peace.source
As the former Director of Wayne County’s Veterans Services division, I hold solemn the commitment we have made to our veterans. I believe in expanding and improving the VA, not cutting it. I also believe that no veteran should go without housing, a good job, and an education.source
I oppose mandatory Voter ID laws like the “SAVE Act” that impose unnecessary barriers to citizens voting. Instead, I believe in making voting easier. Voters should be automatically registered to vote when they turn eighteen and reregistered automatically when they move.source
Michigan is the cherry capital of America and one of the most agriculturally diverse states in the nation. For too long, Washington has ignored us.source
Homelessness is an American crisis–and it’s a housing issue. Too many Americans are priced out of the most basic necessity of shelter. And working people can’t afford housing in the communities in which they work. I aim to solve it. We need a building boom.source
Expands 529 plans to cover college, vocational training, and first-time home down payments Allows families to open and contribute to a 529 at any time, for any purpose, with tax-free savings Eliminates transfer fees and ensures 529 funds don’t count against PMI eligibility Helps cover the first…source
No candidate in this race addresses on their site: Social Security & Medicare, Crime & public safety, Guns, Abortion, Roads, transit & infrastructure.
About this race
No incumbent is on the ballot (open seat). The race is rated a toss-up. 6-year term. Each state has two.
Rating from the Cook Political Report race ratings, Oct 23, 2026. Candidates from the Office of the Clerk, U.S. House: 2026 nominees from official state sources.
