One of the most watched Senate races is between Republican ex-Rep. Mike Rogers and Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin. They are seeking to take the seat of outgoing Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow, who decided not to run for re-election. New polls continue to show a tight race, although Slotkin has been leading in most polling.

The Senate race between Republican ex-Rep. Mike Rogers and Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin is neck and neck. Dead heat. Too close to call. But Rogers got a big boost Tuesday with an endorsement from the Michigan Farm Bureau — which hasn’t backed a GOP Senate candidate in nearly 20 years.

The Michigan race for the U.S. Senate is shaping up to be one of the most competitive and closely watched contests of the 2024 election cycle. Former Republican Rep. Mike Rogers, an anti-LGBTQ+ extremist, faces off against Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin in a battle for a seat that could determine the Senate’s control.

With the Democrats' narrow majority in the US Senate, the Michigan race could determine who controls the upper chamber in 2025.

(left) U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Holly, and (right) U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Brighton, are vying for an open U.S. Senate seat. The Senate race is to replace U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Lansing, who is retiring at the end of her term. MLive File Photos

Democratic congresswoman Elissa Slotkin has added to her lead over Republican former congressman Mike Rogers since July.

Former Rep. Mike Rogers, the Republican Senate nominee for Michigan, has snagged the support of AgriPac in his electoral battle against Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI). AgriPac endorsed Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) in previous election cycles.