Rep. Bill Huizenga Prepares Michigan Senate Bid Amid GOP Rivalry

U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga is preparing to launch a campaign for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat in 2026, with a potential announcement expected this summer. His bid signals a challenge to former Rep. Mike Rogers, who has national Republican backing and narrowly lost the 2024 Senate race to Democrat Elissa Slotkin. Huizenga has received positive feedback on his potential campaign and emphasizes the need for the right candidate to win, expressing frustration that the seat was not secured in the last election. Despite Rogers' advantage in name recognition and polling, Huizenga believes he could perform well without a statewide campaign yet and questions repeating previous strategies. The Michigan Senate seat will be open after Sen. Gary Peters decides not to seek re-election. Huizenga's campaign is gaining support within Donald Trump's circle, highlighted by former Trump transportation secretary Sean Duffy headlining a fundraiser for him.