Poll: Mich. Democrats Lead Slightly in Senate Race

Democrats hold a narrow lead over the likely Republican challengers for the open U.S. Senate seat from Michigan, according to a new poll Tuesday from the Glengariff Group and the Detroit Regional Chamber.

Since incumbent Democrat Gary Peters announced his retirement in January, Republicans see the vacancy as a window to flip the seat and boost their majority in the Senate. Yet while Michigan has become a swing state in recent years, the various hypothetical matchups show Democrats with a small advantage.

GOP former Rep. Mike Rogers has already announced his intention to run. Rep. Bill Huizenga, another Republican, has not yet declared but is expected to enter the race as well.