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Last night, Democrats across the nation swept midterm elections and regained control of the U.S. House and Senate. In Michigan, voters chose U.S. Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed in a historic victory, Democrats swept all the statewide races, and regained control of both branches of the state Legislature. Today on the show, we look at some topline takeaways from the results.
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Voters approved a millages for the Detroit Zoo, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, the Detroit Historical Museum, and the Dossin Great Lakes Museum on Belle Isle. -
Republican Bill Huizenga has served in the district since 2010. -
Proposal E would have created a municipal utility board to direct and manage the establishment of a city-owned electricity provider. -
Voters in a state house district on the shores of Lake Michigan elected a Democrat to a seat typically held by Republicans. -
Democrat Eli Savit defeats Republican Doug Lloyd in the Michigan Attorney General race in the 2026 midterm election. -
Incumbents Megan Cavanagh and Noah Hood were elected to seats on the Michigan Supreme Court in the 2026 midterm election. -
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has defeated Republican Mike Rogers in the race for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat in the 2026 midterm election. -
Democrat Garlin Gilchrist defeats Republican Anthony Forlini in the Michigan Secretary of State race in the 2026 midterm election. -
Democrat Jocelyn Benson has defeated Republican John James in the Michigan governor's race in the 2026 midterm election.
