# Michigan and Alaska Senate races shift Senate control

> Michigan and Alaska Senate races could decide Senate majority in critical election night drama.
- Title: Michigan and Alaska Senate races shift Senate control
- Summary: Michigan and Alaska Senate races could decide Senate majority in critical election night drama. Michigan Rep. Haley Stevens' endorsement of Republican Mike…
- Keywords: michigan senate race, alaska senate race, haley stevens, mike rogers, senate control, election night, democrat party, republican party, senator susan collins, president donald trump, politics, news
- Source: NBC News — https://nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/michigan-alaska-dramas-shape-fight-senate-politics-desk-rcna607114
- Author: The Politics Desk
- Published: 2026-11-02T22:30:41+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: michigan senate race, alaska senate race, haley stevens, mike rogers, senate control, election night, democrat party, republican party, senator susan collins, president donald trump, politics, 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
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.
## Key takeaway

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