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Rogers Edges Democratic Rivals in New Michigan Senate Poll as Benson and James Lead Early Governor Primaries

The Mitchell Research survey shows small GOP advantages with substantial undecided voters in early 2026 tests.

Overview

  • Former Rep. Mike Rogers leads hypothetical Senate matchups 41–38 against Abdul El‑Sayed, 44–38 against Mallory McMorrow, and 42–40 against Haley Stevens.
  • The Mitchell Research poll surveyed 616 likely November general voters Nov. 18–25 with an estimated 3.7% margin of error, collecting about one‑third of responses online.
  • Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and U.S. Rep. John James each register roughly 48% support in their respective 2026 gubernatorial primaries in the poll’s smaller primary samples.
  • In a general‑election test for governor, voters split 37% for James, 31% for Benson, and 18% for independent Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
  • Michigan’s Senate seat is open after Sen. Gary Peters declined to run again, and earlier November EPIC‑MRA polling had shown Rogers narrowly trailing some Democratic candidates.