Michigan senators

Abdul El-Sayed, a Michigan public health advocate and former gubernatorial candidate, is running for the US Senate seat being vacated by Gary Peters. The progressive Democrat, a former Detroit health director who has been endorsed by Bernie Sanders in past races, enters a contested primary. Supporters highlight his progressive profile and grassroots appeal in a key swing state.

US senators from Michigan are introducing a resolution supporting the return of Ukrainian children who were taken to Russia during the war. The measure would put the Senate on record backing efforts to bring the children home, an issue that has drawn international attention and been raised by Ukraine and its allies as a condition for peace talks.

Concerns over the trade war with Canada are shaping the contest for Michigan's U.S. Senate seat. Michigan's economy is closely tied to cross-border trade with Canada, making tariffs a pressing issue for voters and candidates alike. Local coverage highlights how economic anxiety over the trade dispute is providing the backdrop against which candidates in the Senate race are making their cases.