Michigan State House election results
The gist
Michigan Democrats won 51 state House seats to the GOP's 43 and 19 Senate seats to 14.
The sweep gives the party full control of state government alongside the governor's office.
How it unfolded
- Nov 3, 2026Michigan holds its general election for governor, U.S. House and Senate, state Senate and House, local races and statewide measures. Polls close at 8 p.m., with four Upper Peninsula counties in Central Time closing at 9 p.m. Eastern.
- Nov 3, 2026Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is elected governor. Republican Steve Carr wins state House District 36, Democrat Angela Witwer wins District 76 and Republican Jason Woolford wins District 50.
- Nov 4, 2026Per unofficial AP returns, Democrats secure 51 state House seats to the GOP's 43 and 19 state Senate seats to Republicans' 14. Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks is elected lieutenant governor.