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Michigan’s Senate seats

Two statewide positions, with different regular election schedules.

SeatOfficeholderParty in sourceRepresents
Michigan · Senate Class 1Elissa SlotkinDemocraticEntire state
Michigan · Senate Class 2Gary C. PetersDemocraticEntire state
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