Election Day 2026: The view from Michigan

NPR | By Sam Gringlas

Published November 3, 2026 at 4:14 PM EST

A slice from Election Day in Michigan, which has a crucial Senate seat on the line.

Sam Gringlas

Sam Gringlas is an NPR Congressional Reporter.

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