Detroit — Democrat Elissa Slotkin prevailed over Republican Mike Rogers in the election for Michigan's open U.S. Senate race following a contentious and hard-fought campaign.

Elissa Slotkin will win the competitive Michigan Senate race, CNN projects, keeping the seat in Democratic hands and making her the youngest Democratic woman elected to the Senate. She will defeat former Rep.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin was declared the winner of a tight race for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat on Wednesday afternoon, beating Republican former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, 48.6%-48.3%.