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Wayne County, Michigan

Michigan Senate District 2

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan Senate District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Abbas Alawieh and Harry Sawicki. Candidate information follows official Wayne County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Abbas Alawieh won the Democratic primary with about 59 percent over Erin Byrnes, and Harry Sawicki was unopposed for the Republican nomination, per official results certified by the Michigan Secretary of State; the nominees meet on the November 3 ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

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Abbas Alawieh

Democratic

Biography

Abbas Alawieh worked as a congressional staffer for U.S. Reps. Andy Levin and Rashida Tlaib before serving as chief of staff to U.S. Rep. Cori Bush, per Michigan Advance. He co-founded the Uncommitted movement in 2024, per Michigan Advance. Abbas Alawieh appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan Senate District 2, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.

Harry Sawicki

Republican

Biography

Harry Sawicki has more than ten years of public service experience and has been active in over 100 community events, per his campaign site. Harry Sawicki appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan Senate District 2, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Michigan Senate District 2 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan Senate District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Abbas Alawieh and Harry Sawicki. Candidate information follows official Wayne County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Michigan Senate District 2 election in Michigan?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Michigan are on the Michigan election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Candidate profiles
Abbas Alawieh, full profileHarry Sawicki, full profileOfficial Michigan election office