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%.

Democrat Elissa Slotkin will win the election to represent Michigan in the U.S. Senate, Decision Desk HQ projects on NewsNation.

Republican Tom Barrett won the Michigan House seat held by Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin, an important victory for Republicans who said the district was key to their goal of keeping control of the House.

Throughout the campaign, Hertel and Barrett engaged in a rush to the center, with both candidate accusing each other of radicalism.HOWELL, Mich. — Republican Tom Barrett is projected to

Former Michigan state Sen. Tom Barrett (R) will win his House race to represent the state’s 7th Congressional District, flipping the seat to GOP hands, Decision Desk HQ projects. Barrett defeated Democrat Curtis Hertel Jr.