Polls Show Tight Races in Michigan Elections

In Michigan's U.S. Senate race, Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin holds a 5-point lead over Republican Mike Rogers, according to a Free Press poll, with Slotkin at 47% and Rogers at 42%. This contest has garnered national attention as it could impact Senate control, especially following the retirement announcement of Sen. Debbie Stabenow. Meanwhile, in the race for Slotkin's House seat, Republican Tom Barrett is narrowly ahead of Democrat Curtis Hertel at 47% to 45%, with a margin of error of 4.2%. Both candidates are former state senators, and Barrett's lead is bolstered by support from independent voters. The political landscape is competitive, with Slotkin's district having swung slightly towards Biden in 2020. Overall, the outcome of these races could significantly influence the balance of power in Congress.