Republican U.S. Senate - Winner
Mike Rogers advances.
Rogers moves into the general election after an uncontested Republican primary.
Michigan primary results desk
Last verified:
August 4, 2026 - Michigan
Michigan Primary Results
John James wins the Republican nomination for governor, Mike Rogers advances for U.S. Senate, and Michigan's major statewide and congressional primary results are collected in one results desk.
Major statewide races calledAP / New York Times
Results remain unofficialPending canvass and certification
Republican governorJohn JamesWinner - 50.1%
Republican U.S. SenateMike RogersWinner - uncontested
Democratic governorJocelyn BensonWinner - 83.2%
Democratic U.S. SenateAbdul El-SayedWinner - 48.5%
Republican results
The Republican ticket takes shape.
James and Rogers lead the statewide ticket. Bouchard takes the open MI-10 Republican nomination, while a late-breaking MI-08 result gives the congressional board its sharpest upset.
MI-10 Republican - Winner
Michael Bouchard wins the open-seat primary.
The Oakland County sheriff wins with roughly 72-73% in high-reporting returns.
The Republican upset
Thomas J. Smith leads.
Smith holds roughly 50% with high reporting, ahead of Amir Hassan at roughly 33%.
MI-01Jack BergmanLeading - about 74%
MI-02John MoolenaarUncontested - advances
MI-03Terri DeBoerLeading - about 79%
MI-04Bill HuizengaLeading - about 85%
MI-05Tim WalbergUncontested - advances
MI-06Heather SmileyUncontested - advances
MI-07Tom BarrettUncontested - advances
MI-08Thomas J. SmithLeading - about 50%
MI-09Lisa McClainUncontested - advances
MI-10Michael BouchardWinner - about 72-73%
Statewide results
Four nominations shape November.
Totals are an August 5 early-afternoon snapshot from AP/New York Times returns. Percentages may not sum to 100 because of rounding.
AP call - 95-99% estimated vote in
Republican Governor
John James wins the Republican nomination for governor.
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| John JamesWinner - AP called | 465,428 | 50.1% |
| Perry JohnsonRepublican primary candidate | 327,449 | 35.2% |
| Mike CoxRepublican primary candidate | 120,770 | 13.0% |
| Aric NesbittRepublican primary candidate | 16,274 | 1.8% |
Total reported: about 929,921AP / New York Times - early afternoon ET
AP call
Republican U.S. Senate
Mike Rogers advances as the Republican nominee.
| Candidate | Status | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Mike RogersWinner | Uncontested | Advances |
Uncontested Republican primaryAP / New York Times - early afternoon ET
AP call - 95-99% estimated vote in
Democratic Governor
Jocelyn Benson wins the Democratic nomination for governor.
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jocelyn BensonWinner - AP called | 1,243,113 | 83.2% |
| Christopher Robert SwansonDemocratic primary candidate | 251,232 | 16.8% |
Total reported: about 1,494,345AP / New York Times - early afternoon ET
AP call - 95-99% estimated vote in
Democratic U.S. Senate
Abdul El-Sayed wins the Democratic Senate primary; Haley Stevens has conceded.
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Abdul El-SayedWinner - AP called | 740,963 | 48.5% |
| Haley StevensConceded | 726,065 | 47.5% |
| Mallory McMorrowDemocratic primary candidate | 61,252 | 4.0% |
Total reported: 1,528,280AP / New York Times - early afternoon ET
Closest statewide race
El-Sayed holds the narrowest major margin.
14,898
El-Sayed's vote margin over Haley Stevens with 95-99% of the estimated vote reported. Stevens conceded after a race that finished at 48.5% to 47.5%.
U.S. House results
Every Michigan district in one desk.
Republican results appear first in each district. Open a district for the complete field and current status from the August 5 early-afternoon snapshot.
MI-10 Republican result
Bouchard takes the open-seat lane.
Michael Bouchard wins the Republican primary at roughly 72-73% with high reporting. The district covers Macomb County and eastern Oakland County and remains a major Republican hold target.
MI-08 Republican result
An upset moves to the front.
Thomas J. Smith
Leading at roughly 50% with high reporting in the Flint and Tri-Cities target district.
Results are visually condensed, but every listed candidate remains in the page's readable HTML. Status language distinguishes winners, leaders, and uncontested advances.
MI-01Upper Peninsula and northern Lower MichiganRepublican-held - Solid RJack Bergman leadsAbout 74% - high reporting
MI-01 primary results
Republican primary
- Jack BergmanLeading - about 74%
- Matthew DenOtterAdditional results pending
- Justin MichalAdditional results pending
Democratic primary
- Callie BarrLeading - about 58-59%
- Kyle BlomquistAbout 36%
- Wayne StilesAdditional results pending
MI-02West and central Michigan inland districtRepublican-held - Solid RJohn Moolenaar advancesRepublican primary uncontested
MI-02 primary results
Republican primary
- John MoolenaarUncontested - advances
Democratic primary
- Ben AmbroseLeading - 44%
- Jamie Hill42%
- Clyde WelfordAdditional results pending
MI-03Grand Rapids and Muskegon areaDemocratic-held - Likely DTerri DeBoer leadsAbout 79% - high reporting
MI-03 primary results
Republican primary
- Terri DeBoerLeading - about 79%
- Ryan CushmanAbout 21%
Democratic primary
- Hillary ScholtenUncontested - advances
MI-04Southwest and west MichiganRepublican-held - Likely RBill Huizenga leadsAbout 85% - high reporting
MI-04 primary results
Republican primary
- Bill HuizengaLeading - about 85%
- Philip TanisAdditional results pending
Democratic primary
- Sean McCannLeading - about 66-67%
- Diop Harris IIAbout 33%
MI-05Southern border districtRepublican-held - Solid RTim Walberg advancesRepublican primary uncontested
MI-05 primary results
Republican primary
- Tim WalbergUncontested - advances
Democratic primary
- Christian VukasovichUncontested - advances
MI-06Ann Arbor and western Wayne County suburbsDemocratic-held - Solid DHeather Smiley advancesRepublican primary uncontested
MI-06 primary results
Republican primary
- Heather SmileyUncontested - advances
Democratic primary
- Debbie DingellUncontested - advances
MI-07Lansing-based swing seatRepublican-held - Toss UpTom Barrett advancesRepublican primary uncontested
MI-07 primary results
Republican primary
- Tom BarrettUncontested - advances
Democratic primary
- William LawrenceWinner - about 44%
- Bridget BrinkAbout 29%
- Matt MaasdamAdditional results pending
MI-08Flint and Tri-Cities target districtDemocratic-held - Lean DThomas J. Smith leadsAbout 50% - high reporting
MI-08 primary results
Republican primary
- Thomas J. SmithLeading - about 50%
- Amir HassanAbout 33%
- Al LemmoAdditional results pending
Democratic primary
- Kristen McDonald RivetUncontested - advances
MI-09Thumb and outer-Metro Detroit exurbsRepublican-held - Solid RLisa McClain advancesRepublican primary uncontested
MI-09 primary results
Republican primary
- Lisa McClainUncontested - advances
Democratic primary
- Ray PooleyUncontested - advances
MI-10Macomb and eastern Oakland open seatRepublican-held - Lean RMichael Bouchard winsAbout 72-73% - high reporting
MI-10 primary results
Republican primary
- Michael BouchardWinner - about 72-73%
- Justin KirkAdditional results pending
Democratic primary
- Christina Bertrand HinesLeading - about 47%
- Eric ChungAbout 30%
- Tim GreimelAdditional results pending
MI-11Oakland County open seatDemocratic-held - Solid DGOP result pendingTwo-candidate Republican field
MI-11 primary results
Republican primary
- Ethan BakerResults pending
- Tony J. PrietoResults pending
Democratic primary
- Jeremy MossWinner - about 49%
- Aisha FarooqiAbout 32%
- Stu BakerAdditional results pending
- Michelle Mary MurphyAdditional results pending
- John Paul TorresAdditional results pending
- Don UffordAdditional results pending
MI-12Deep-blue Metro Detroit districtDemocratic-held - Solid DJames D. Hooper advancesRepublican primary uncontested
MI-12 primary results
Republican primary
- James D. HooperUncontested - advances
Democratic primary
- Rashida TlaibWinner - about 74%
- Shanelle JacksonAdditional results pending
- Byron H. NolenAdditional results pending
MI-13Detroit and Downriver districtDemocratic-held - Solid DGOP result pendingThree-candidate Republican field
MI-13 primary results
Republican primary
- Martell D. BivingsResults pending
- Raphiel KingResults pending
- T.P. NykoriakResults pending
Democratic primary
- Donavan McKinneyWinner - 52%
- Shri Thanedar48%
- John GociAdditional results pending
- Mary WatersAdditional results pending
Sources and status
How to read these results.
Results remain unofficial until local and state canvasses are complete and the outcomes are certified. Race calls are attributed where available. A leader is the candidate ahead in the current returns; that label is not itself a race call.
- Winner
- A named decision desk call, sourced reported outcome, or uncontested advance.
- Leading
- The candidate ahead in the current near-final snapshot without a displayed call.
- Certified
- The official outcome after the legally required canvass and certification process.
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Last verified August 5, 2026, early afternoon ET - AP / New York Times returns unless otherwise noted