Overview

• Rep. Bill Huizenga announced he will not seek the open 2026 Senate seat in Michigan, stepping aside to prevent a contested GOP primary.
• He said he consulted with President Trump before deciding against a bid and plans to reveal his future plans later this year.
• Former Rep. Mike Rogers has secured endorsements from Trump, Senate Majority Leader John Thune and NRSC Chair Tim Scott, positioning him as the party’s clear frontrunner.
• On the Democratic side, Haley Stevens, Mallory McMorrow and Abdul El-Sayed continue a competitive primary to succeed retiring Sen. Gary Peters.
• The nonpartisan Cook Political Report maintains a toss-up rating for the Michigan Senate contest, underscoring its status as a key battleground.