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Michigan State Senate · 2026 general · all 38 seats

Democrats keep a majority in the Michigan State Senate

Democrats hold 23 seats and Republicans 15; 20 make a majority. 3 seats changed party.

20 for a majorityBefore the electionD 20R 18AfterD 23R 15D +3 · R −3

3 seats flipped to Democrats0 to Republicans

Source: Results and race calls: civicAPI and English Wikipedia (unofficial)Updated Nov 7, 2026, 3:01 PM ET

3Seats flipped3 to Democrats, 0 to Republicans
2Incumbents defeatedIn the general election
22Open seatsNo incumbent on the ballot
0Uncontested seats0 Democratic, 0 Republican
0Decided by under 5 pointsCalled and uncalled

Source: Results and race calls: civicAPI and English Wikipedia (unofficial)Updated Nov 7, 2026, 3:01 PM ET

Every race, by how close it was

All 32 races by the winner’s margin, D − R. The shaded band holds the 0 races decided by under 5 points. Ringed dots flipped; amber dots are still being counted. Margins over 80 points are drawn at 80.

  • Democratic
  • Republican
  • Counting
  • Flipped
  • Under 5 points
R+80R+60R+40R+20EvenD+20D+40D+60D+80ClosestSD-12 D+6.9Widest flip to DSD-30 D+9.7

Unofficial returns. Source: Results and race calls: civicAPI and English Wikipedia (unofficial)Updated Nov 7, 2026, 3:01 PM ET

Seats that flipped

Districts that elected the other party.

Incumbents who lost

Members defeated in the general election.

Closest called races

Smallest winning margins.

Source: Results and race calls: civicAPI and English Wikipedia (unofficial)Updated Nov 7, 2026, 3:01 PM ET

Michigan State Senate in other elections

Also on this ballot

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