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Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers contest the Michigan U.S. Senate seat in the November 3, 2026, general election. Certification of the official result by the Michigan Secretary of State would settle the outcome.

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Michigan Senate Election Winner
Polymarket70%Abdul El-Sayed (D)flat · 7dcloses in 6 days$2.8M traded
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  1. Abdul El-Sayed (D)70%
  2. Mike Rogers (R)31%
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The story so far

written Oct 24

What is happening

Control of a Michigan U.S. Senate seat depends on the outcome of the November 3, 2026, general election 1. Abdul El-Sayed (D) leads at 70%▼ on Polymarket, while Mike Rogers (R) trades at 31%▲ 10. The market is scheduled to close on November 4, 2026 10.

What to watch

County boards of canvassers are scheduled to meet at 9 a.m. on November 5, 2026, to begin local canvassing of the vote 9. The Michigan Board of State Canvassers has scheduled certification meetings for November 23, December 4, December 11, December 18, and December 21 8, 10. Certification of the official election result by the Michigan Secretary of State would settle the outcome. If no candidate receives a majority, a runoff election and subsequent certification would determine the winner. The final step is the swearing-in of the winner and their addition to the U.S. Senate roster.

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How we got here

The Board of State Canvassers certified the primary candidates on May 28, 2026, following a review of nominating petitions 6. Voters cast ballots in the primary election on August 4, 2026 2. While many races are called on election night, final determinations in closely contested races may be delayed by mail ballots or recounts 1.

References · 6
  1. 1news.kalshi.com — Midterm election results 2026: When races will be called
  2. 2michigan.gov — Elections
  3. 6citizenportal.ai — State Board of Canvassers certifies most statewide candidates amid disputes over sampling and alleged petition problems | Citizen Portal
  4. 8michigan.gov — Board of State Canvassers February 23, 2026 Binsfeld Office Building
  5. 9protectdemocracy.org — Michigan Election Certification Processes and Guardrails 1
  6. 10michigan.gov — Board of State Canvassers to meet Feb. 23 in Lansing

What would close this

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The Michigan Secretary of State certifies the official election result.open
If no candidate receives a majority, a runoff election is held and its result is certified.open
The winner is sworn into office and listed on the U.S. Senate roster.open
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When we started following: Michigan Board of State Canvassers schedules post-election certification meetings as November 3 vote nears

Michigan voters head to the polls on November 3, 2026, to elect a U.S. Senator 1. The Michigan Board of State Canvassers has scheduled a series of meetings following the election to certify results, with sessions set for November 23, December 4, December 11, December 18, and December 21 8, 10. County boards of canvassers are required by state law to meet by 9 a.m. on November 5, 2026, to begin their local canvass 9.

Polymarket currently prices the outcome of the race with Abdul El-Sayed (D) at 70%▼ and Mike Rogers (R) at 31%▲. The market is scheduled to close on November 4, 2026.

Earlier this year, the Board of State Canvassers certified the primary candidates on May 28 following a review of nominating petitions 6. The primary election took place on August 4, 2026 2. While many races are called on election night, final determinations in closely contested races may be delayed by mail ballots or recounts 1.

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