Get to know the candidates to be the next Michigan Attorney General!
Get to know the candidates to be the next Michigan U.S. Senator!
On August 4th, 2026, Michigan voters will go to the polls to nominate their favorite Democratic, Republican, or Independent candidate for Michigan U.S. Senate. The chosen candidates will appear on the general election ballot on Tuesday, November 4th, 2026. The current Senator, Gary Peters, has served for 8 years and is not running for reelection. It's time, yet again, for a fresh perspective!
This article summarizes what’s publicly known so far about the candidates in the race, based on information available from official filings, news reports, and candidate communications. It will be updated as new information becomes available.
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About This Article: Last update: 2025-11-07. While we do our best to be thorough and accurate, we might miss something—so always double-check official sources when possible. Michigan Women is a nonpartisan organization, and our goal is simply to make civic information easier to find and understand.
Democratic Candidates
- Abdul El-Sayed, Principal, Executive Producer, Podcast Host
- Rachel Howard, Former Research Health Science Specialist
- Haley Stevens, House Representative
- Mallory McMorrow, State Senator
Republican Candidates
- Genevieve Peters Scott, --
- Mike Rogers, Former House Representative
- Frederick Heurtebise, Welding Engineer
Other Candidates
- Valerie Lee Willis, CEO (I)
- T.J. Stephens, CEO (No Affiliation)
Dropped Out
- Joe Tate, House Representative
Democratic Candidates
Abdul El-Sayed (D)
- Website: https://abdulforsenate.com
- Current Job: Incision Media
- Job Title: Principal, Executive Producer, Podcast Host
- Age: 41
- Date of Birth: 10/31/1984
- City: Ann Arbor
- County: Washtenaw
- Articles
Rachel Howard (D)
- Website: https://rachelforussenate.org/
- Former Job: Veterans Affairs
- Former Job Title: Research Health Science Specialist
- Age: -
- Date of Birth: -
- City: Dexter
- County: Washtenaw
- Articles
- 2025-10-07 Senatorial candidates: Rachel Howard
Haley Stevens (D)
- Website: https://www.haleyformi.com
- Current Job: State of Michigan
- Job Title: House Representative
- Age: 42
- Date of Birth: 06/24/1983
- City: Birmingham
- County: Oakland
- Articles
Mallory McMorrow (D)
- Website: https://mcmorrowformichigan.com/
- Current job: State of Michigan
- Job Title: Michigan Senator
- Age: 39
- Date of Birth: 08/23/1986
- City: Royal Oak
- County: Oakland
- Articles
Republican Candidates
Genevieve Peters Scott (R)
- Website: https://www.gpsforsenate.com/
- Current Job: -
- Job Title: -
- Age: -
- Date of Birth: -
- City: -
- County: -
Michael Rogers (R)
- Website: https://rogersforsenate.com/
- Current Job: "Private sector" (Can't find what company)
- Job Title: Not sure
- Note: Former House Rep, 2001-2015
- Age: 62
- Date of Birth: 06/02/1963
- City: Genoa Township
- County: Livingston
- Articles
- 2025-11-09 Insider: Mike Rogers ties 2024 Senate loss to a 'van in Detroit with ballots' [The Detroit News]
- 2025-04-14 Mike Rogers announces a second run for U.S. Senate
Frederick Heurtebise (R)
- Website: -
- Current Job: R&E Automated
- Job Title: Welding Engineer
- Age: -
- Date of Birth: -
- City: Grand Rapids
- County: Kent
Other Party Candidates
Valerie Lee Willis (I)
- Website: https://votewillisforussenatemich2026.com/
- Current Job: CEO
- Job Title: As the Sun Rises
- Age: -
- Date of Birth: -
- City: -
- County: -
T.J. Stephens (No Party Affiliation)
- Website: https://www.tjstephens.net/
- Current Job: MedExperts
- Job Title: CEO
- Age:-
- Date of Birth: -
- City: Grand Blanc
- County: Genesee
Dropped Out
Joseph Tate (D) - DROPPED OUT
- Website: https://tateformichigan.com/
- Current Job: State of Michigan
- Job Title: House Representative
- Age: 45
- Date of Birth: 12/13/1980
- City: Detroit
- County: Wayne
- Articles
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