Representative Elissa Slotkin, a centrist with strong national security credentials, won the contest to succeed the retiring Senator Debbie Stabenow.

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.

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.

DETROIT, Michigan (AP) — Democratic US Representative Elissa Slotkin won Michigan’s open US Senate seat, giving Democrats a bittersweet victory in a swing state that also backed Republican president-elect Donald Trump in his successful bid to return to the White House.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin has won Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat, giving Democrats a bittersweet victory in a swing state that also backed Republican President-elect Donald Trump in his successful bid to return to the White House.

Slotkin defeated former Congressman Mike Rogers, who was attempting to be the first Republican in 30 years to win a U.S. Senate race in Michigan.

It’s still too early to call the race for Michigan’s open Senate seat between Democratic U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin and Republican former congressman Mike Rogers

U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkin, a third-term lawmaker with extensive national security experience, won election to the U.S. Senate in Michigan, Edison Research projected on Wednesday, a boost for Democrats trying to hold their majority in the chamber.

Rep. 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.

At points in the race Rogers had Slotkin on her back foot over her support for state limits on gas-powered vehicles. Slotkin released a defensive ad stating that she doesn’t dri