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Michigan and Alaska Senate races shift Senate control

Michigan and Alaska Senate races could decide Senate majority in critical election night drama.

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Nov 2, 2026

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Michigan and Alaska Senate races shift Senate control

Michigan and Alaska Senate races could decide Senate majority in critical election night drama.

In brief

Michigan and Alaska Senate races could decide Senate majority in critical election night drama. Michigan Rep. Haley Stevens' endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers and Alaska's disputed voter recruitment could determine Senate control. Originally reported by NBC News.

Michigan Senate race drama

Michigan Rep. Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers two days before the election.

“A lot of drama”

Alaska Senate race controversy

Democrat Mary Peltola's campaign recruited a candidate with the same name as GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan.

Senate control scenarios

Senate control scenarios

Democrats could gain 49 seats if they hold Michigan and flip North Carolina and Maine.

Red states scenario

Democrats might win Ohio, Texas, Iowa, Kansas and Alaska in a blue tsunami scenario.

Michigan impact

If Democrats lose Michigan, they need to flip three double-digit Trump states instead of two.

Alaska timeline

Alaska counting continues through November 18 with certification by November 25.

Alaska investigation

The race is under state and federal investigation after a New York Times report.

Senate control stakes

Senate control could be decided in Alaska if the race is close.

Election day timeline

Alaska allows up to 15 days for absentee ballots to arrive postmarked by Election Day.

Trump's election eve speech

President Donald Trump spoke about election results at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

Trump's election message

Trump called Democrats' candidates 'the most dangerous slate in American history'.

Trump's rally count

Trump held his final midterm rally in Kansas after 28 stops in the last month.

Senate race implications

Senate control could be decided by November 25 if Alaska race is close.

Election night uncertainty

A close race could lead to recount, court fight, and Senate control decision in December.

The big picture

Michigan Rep. Haley Stevens' endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers and Alaska's disputed voter recruitment could determine Senate control.

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