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.

Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D) is projected to win the hotly contested Senate race in Michigan, according to Decision Desk HQ, keeping a key swing-state seat in the Democratic column. Slotkin, a

Republican former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers of White Lake and Democratic U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin of Holly are locked in a tight race for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat.