Democrats Score Major Midterm Victory; Michigan Elects New Governor and U.S. Senator
Democrats are celebrating a major victory in the midterm elections, flipping control of both chambers of Congress from Republicans. The results set the stage for Democrats to challenge President Donald Trump's policy priorities from a stronger position in Washington.
Democrats were on track to hold at least 54 seats in the U.S. Senate, while Republicans were expected to hold at least 42.
Here in Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed has won the U.S. Senate race, defeating Republican Mike Rogers for the seat being vacated by Senator Gary Peters.
Michigan will also have a new governor. Democrat Jocelyn Benson defeated Republican Congressman John James. Benson previously served as Michigan's Secretary of State, first winning that office in 2018.
Lieutenant Governor Garland Gilchrist has won the race for Secretary of State. Gilchrist has served alongside Governor Gretchen Whitmer since 2019.
In the U.S. House, Representative Kristen McDonald-Rivett has declared victory in Michigan's 8th Congressional District race.
And closer to home, Shadrach Green retained his seat in the 35th District State Senate race, receiving more than 68,000 votes. The district includes portions of Bay, Midland and Saginaw counties.
Michigan voters also weighed in on two ballot proposals.
Proposal 1 was rejected. It asked voters whether Michigan should hold a constitutional convention to consider rewriting the state's constitution.
Proposal 2 passed. It amends the Michigan Campaign Finance Act, changing rules involving campaign contributions and financial disclosures. The proposal also targets contributions from companies holding more than $250,000 in state government contracts and Michigan's utility monopolies.
In sports, the Tampa Bay Lightning skated past the Detroit Red Wings.
And here's a look at your Mid-Michigan forecast:
Today: Cloudy and windy with rain, with an afternoon high around 71.
Tonight: Cloudy with rain possible before 8 p.m. Overnight low around 50.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a 30 percent chance of rain after 4 p.m. High around 58.
Friday: Cloudy, with rain likely after 1 p.m. High around 50.
