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Control of Senate might hinge on liberal Muslim in Michigan

Democrats’ bid to flip the U.S. Senate in the midterms rests largely on holding an open Michigan seat tied to a liberal Muslim figure.

Published Sep 21, 2026, 9:30 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Democratic hopes of taking control of the U.S. Senate in the upcoming midterm elections are heavily dependent on retaining an open seat in Michigan. The outcome in that Michigan race, involving a liberal Muslim, could determine which party controls the Senate after the midterms.