2026 Elections · Michigan

Michigan Senate Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. Senate candidate in Michigan, with FEC campaign finance, where they stand on the issues, and a side-by-side comparison.

Source:FECUpdated Oct 19, 2026Report a correction

Who is running for U.S. Senate in Michigan in 2026?

Abdul El-Sayed (Democratic), Mike Rogers (Republican), Lydia Christensen (Libertarian), Douglas P. Marsh (Green), Tim Long (U.S. Taxpayers Party) and Walter P. Kristy (Natural Law Party).

  • Abdul El-SayedDemocratic✓ Verified
    $45.2M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Mike RogersRepublican✓ Verified
    $20.6M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Lydia ChristensenLibertarian✓ Verified
    $7K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Douglas P. MarshGreen✓ Verified
    • Positions sourced
  • Tim LongU.S. Taxpayers Party✓ Verified
  • Walter P. KristyNatural Law Party✓ Verified

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueAbdul El-SayedDemocraticMike RogersRepublicanLydia ChristensenLibertarianDouglas P. MarshGreenTim LongU.S. Taxpayers PartyWalter P. KristyNatural Law Party
Economy & Jobs

El-Sayed supports an economy that works for everyone, putting money in people's pockets and taxing billionaire wealth.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

El-Sayed says affordability, not immigration, is the top concern he hears from voters as he travels the state.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Mike Rogers supports bringing manufacturing jobs back to Michigan, lowering costs of gas, groceries, and prescription drugs, and prioritizing education over indoctrination.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Rogers says he will work to lower costs and protect families if elected to the Senate.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Marsh proposes housing policy reforms to make homeownership attainable for individuals rather than private equity firms.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

No public position found.

Healthcare

El-Sayed supports passing Medicare for All to guarantee healthcare for every American without premiums, copays, or deductibles, and opposes privatization and cuts to Medicaid and ACA subsidies.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Mike Rogers supports transparency in hospital and insurance pricing, expanding access to bulk drug purchasing to lower prescription costs, and penalizing insurance companies for excessive denials or delays in care.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Christensen supports Medicaid for All and Social Security.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Marsh proposes free or low-cost universal healthcare available at the point of service.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

No public position found.

Immigration

El-Sayed says ICE cannot be reformed and should be abolished, with immigration enforcement rethought from scratch.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Christensen proposes abolishing ICE.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

No public position found.

No public position found.

Public Safety & Crime

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Christensen supports Second Amendment rights and opposes warrantless searches within 100 miles of the border.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

No public position found.

No public position found.

Abortion

El-Sayed supports codifying the rights once protected by Roe v. Wade into federal law and opposes criminalizing reproductive and gender-affirming healthcare.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Christensen supports reproductive rights.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

No public position found.

No public position found.

Taxes & Government Spending

El-Sayed supports taxing billionaire wealth and putting money in people's pockets while fighting to get money out of politics.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Christensen proposes ending income tax on earnings under $150,000 and removing tariffs.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

No public position found.

No public position found.

Energy & Environment

El-Sayed prioritizes clean air and water and environment and natural resources, but the text does not detail specific energy policies.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Christensen proposes decommissioning the Line 5 Pipeline.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

No public position found.

No public position found.

Foreign Policy & Defense

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Rogers says the war with Iran needs to end quickly so energy costs can fall for Michigan families.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Christensen proposes restoring Congress' war powers over the executive branch.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Marsh opposes U.S. involvement in wars and military support to states he says are engaged in apartheid and genocide.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

No public position found.

Where they differ on Foreign Policy & Defense: Mike Rogers says the war with Iran needs to end quickly so energy costs can fall for Michigan families 1. Lydia Christensen proposes restoring Congress' war powers over the executive branch 2. Douglas P. Marsh opposes U.S. involvement in wars and military support to states he says are engaged in apartheid and genocide 3.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Foreign Policy & Defense?

Mike Rogers says the war with Iran needs to end quickly so energy costs can fall for Michigan families. Lydia Christensen proposes restoring Congress' war powers over the executive branch. Douglas P. Marsh opposes U.S. involvement in wars and military support to states he says are engaged in apartheid and genocide.