Going Down to the Wire
Michigan's U.S. Senate Race

STABENOW NARROWLY WINS
Democratic U.S. Rep. Debbie Stabenow has narrowly won the Michigan Senate seat, beating GOP incumbent Spencer Abraham 49 percent to 48.

With 99 percent of precincts reporting, Stabenow is the projected winner, edging out her opponent by less than 60,000 votes.

Stabenow ran against the freshman senator promising to improve health care for seniors and to fight special interest groups. The two candidates spent more than $18 million on this closely watched race, setting a state record.

Stabenow served four years in Congress and 16 years as a state lawmaker. She will be the first female senator from Michigan.

NARROWING THE GAP
After trailing in the polls much of the summer, U.S. Rep Debbie Stabenow is gaining ground on Senator Spencer Abraham. (10/25)

MICHIGAN Rx
This year's hot campaign issue, prescription drug coverage for seniors, hits home in Michigan. (10/6)

STATE POLITICS
Aside from being home to a heated Senate race, Michigan is also one of the key battlegrounds in this year's presidential race.

THE INCUMBENT
Despite early troubles in the campaign, U.S. Senator Spencer Abraham has come on strong in many polls.

THE CHALLENGER
By focusing on prescription drugs and education, U.S. Rep. Debbie Stabenow aims to oust the GOP incumbent.