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Election Results With Periodic Updates
Thumb Broadcasting Election Crew
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:21:10 EST
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Republican candidates continue to hold commanding leads across Michigan's Thumb region, while Democrats maintain their statewide advantages in Tuesday's general election. Unofficial returns from Huron and Sanilac counties show strong Republican support, contrasting with Democratic leads in Michigan's major statewide races.
In Huron County, Republican John James leads Democrat Jocelyn Benson in the governor's race with 5,925 votes to 2,296. Republican Mike Rogers leads Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in the U.S. Senate contest, 6,178 to 2,740. Republican Doug Lloyd leads the attorney general race with 5,961 votes to Eli Savit's 2,575, while Republican Anthony Forlini leads Garlin Gilchrist II in the secretary of state race, 5,873 to 2,770.
In neighboring Sanilac County, earlier unofficial returns show similar Republican strength. James leads the governor's race with 77 percent of the reported vote, while Rogers holds nearly 78 percent in the Senate contest. Lloyd and Forlini also maintain substantial advantages in their respective races.
Meanwhile, statewide results reported at 10:42 Tuesday night show Benson leading James with 54.9 percent of the vote, while El-Sayed leads Rogers with 52.8 percent. Savit holds 53.1 percent in the attorney general race, and Gilchrist leads the secretary of state contest with 54.3 percent.
Huron County voters are also weighing in on several ballot proposals. State Proposal 1 trails with 2,249 yes votes to 5,944 no votes, while State Proposal 2 leads with 6,327 yes votes to 2,041 no votes. A public safety millage has received 4,732 votes in favor and 3,751 opposed. Jessica Testolin-Reinke leads Julienne Ferris in the probate judge race, 5,274 to 3,185.
In Tuscola County, a separate election update shows 22 of 25 reporting sites counted. In the Court of Appeals judicial contest, Michael Kelly has received 11,433 votes, Allie Maldonado 8,842, and Michelle Rick 9,008. In the district court judge race, Jason Bitzer leads Craig Datz with 13,538 votes to 2,964. All figures remain unofficial, with additional reporting and certification still pending.
Final numbers and race callings will be announced during business hours Wednesday
