2026 Midterm Election
WCMU is covering the candidates, issues and decisions shaping Michigan’s 2026 midterm elections. Explore election reporting, candidate interviews and special coverage examining the issues affecting communities across the state.
From races for governor and other statewide offices to congressional contests and ballot questions, WCMU brings listeners and readers reporting and context to help them understand what’s at stake.
Find our latest election coverage below.
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Tuesday is one of the biggest election days for the state of Michigan in recent memory. Nearly all major seats in state government are up for grabs and the race for U.S. Senate could determine control of the chamber. -
Live election results: Get the latest on Michigan's U.S. Senate, U.S. House and gubernatorial races. -
Michiganders are voting for a new governor, a new U.S. senator, new legislators, and more. -
Learn how to register to vote, see what's on your ballot and how to find your polling location.
The Latest
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Few details were offered as the governor-elect begins putting together a transition team and plan for her first 100 days in office. -
The Associated Press called the race Wednesday afternoon. Barrett led through much of the night Tuesday, with Lawrence taking the lead for the first time around 2 a.m. after Ingham County began reporting results. -
The Democratic incumbent defeated Republican Thomas Smith with over 54% of the vote, according to unofficial results from NPR.
MI-1 Candidate Interviews
WCMU invited all seven candidates running for Michigan’s 1st Congressional District to participate in interviews, but only three responded;
- Zebulon Featherly (I)
- Callie Barr (D)
- LaVeta Davenport (G)
WCMU's David Nicholas asked each candidate the same six questions on affordability, foreign policy, trade policy, data centers, and Line 5.
Zebulon Featherly (I)
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Featherly is running in Michigan 1st Congressional District, which encompasses the entire Upper Peninsula and most of the northern Lower Peninsula.
Callie Barr (D)
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The Democrat from Traverse City lost in the 2024 election to U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman.
LaVeta Davenport (G)
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Davenport is running as the Green Party candidate in Michigan's First Congressional District.
Jack Bergman (R)
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Incumbent US Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Watersmeet, faces six candidates trying to unseat him in the Nov. 3 midterm elections.
