How Abdul El-Sayed, Jocelyn Benson won Michigan: Big turnout, Democratic shifts

Record turnout for a midterm and statewide shifts towards Democrats meant a big night for Abdul El-Sayed and Jocelyn Benson. Here's how they won Michigan.

By: Matt Mencarini

Outlets: Bridge Michigan

Published: November 4, 2026

Words: 1,008

Last Updated: 5 days, 7 hours ago

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High turnout, Democratic shifts helped senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed and governor-elect Jocelyn Benson win Michigan
Benson, El-Sayed both outperformed Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris in 2024
Republican US Senate nominee Mike Rogers lost ground in Detroit, while El-Sayed fared well in college towns

Democrats Abdul El-Sayed and Jocelyn Benson rode a “blue wave” to win Michigan’s US Senate and governor’s races, respectively, outperforming recent party performance in an election that was a rebuke of …

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