THIS IS A PURPLE STATE that voted narrowly for Trump in 2016 but voted for Biden in 2020. It went back to Trump in 2024. The Senate race is also PURPLE in Michigan, as are House races in MI-7 and MI-10. To play it safe, we are also counting as purple House elections in MI-3 and MI-8 to ensure Democrats hold those seats. MI-4 is also potentially vulnerable to a Democratic win.
That means voters in Michigan should swap their votes and vote Democrat in the above races. Swapping votes in other districts means safely voting third party in those districts without affecting the outcome.
2026 Primary Election takes place on:
| primary | runoff |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, August 04, 2026 |
For information about voter registration, the candidates, mail-in ballots and early voting, go to vote.org.
STRATEGIC VOTING RECOMMENDATION:
Vote for a progressive candidate in the Democratic Primary who will challenge not only the MAGA Republican madness but also the Democratic Party establishment!
Senate Race
This is a Purple Senate race! The Republicans are hoping to take this seat. The incumbent Democrat must hold onto it for Democrats to regain control of the Senate.
Results of recent Senate races:
| year | Winner | Party | Winner votes | Runner-up | Runner-up votes | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Elissa Slotkin | D | 2712686 | Mike Rogers | 2693680 | 19006 |
| 2020 | Gary Peters | D | 2734568 | John James | 2642233 | 92335 |
In Purple races, every vote for the Democrat matters! If you are uncomfortable voting for a Democrat or plan to vote for a third party, please consider swapping your vote with someone in a safe state where their vote for a Democrat will not change the outcome.
STRATEGIC VOTING RECOMMENDATION:
Vote Democrat to end MAGA control of the Senate and swap your vote with someone in a red or blue state if you want them to vote for a third party of your choice or deliver a “protest” vote on your behalf.
House Races
For information on House races and our strategic voting recommendations, click on your US Congressional District below:
Presidential Election – 2028
Latest Opinion Polling Results in Michigan:
| state | STATUS | Trump | Harris | other/DK | % gap | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | PURPLE | 47% | 47.8% | 5.2% | 0.8% | Oct-25 |
Voting Results in 2020 Election:
| Trump | Biden | Won by | % gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,649,852 | 2,804,040 | 154,188 | 2.8% |
Voting Results in 2016 Election:
| Trump | Clinton | Won by: | % gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,279,543 | 2,268,839 | 10,704 | 0.2% |
https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/voting-and-registration/p20-580.html
Not registered to vote? You’re in luck! This is one of the states that allows you to register AND vote on Election Day at your nearest town or city clerk’s office. Bring ID and wear a mask, and don’t forget to VOTE!
AND, you can help win this state for all of us by encouraging a friend, relative, colleague, former neighbor, or somebody else you know to vote, and to vote for our survival, at this election.
Click here for more ideas and help in convincing a friend or relative to vote.