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Walter P. Kristy is included in the 2026 FEC filing records for Michigan U.S. Senate. Explore the available source records below. A federal filing does not establish ballot qualification.
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2026 MI U.S. Senate
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Polls that include Walter P. Kristy
7 survey records
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Likely voters · 4 polls · 1 of 4 internal or partisan surveys
Sep 18, 2026–Oct 1, 2026 · Lead between the two highest answers: 4.3 percentage points
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Abdul El-SayedDouglas P. MarshLydia Lynn ChristensenMichael J RogersTim LongWalter P. Kristy
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Senate: 10/21/2026, 10:37:10 AM UTC · 484 survey records
House: 10/21/2026, 10:37:13 AM UTC · 137 survey records
Governor: 10/21/2026, 10:37:10 AM UTC · 364 survey records
National preference: 10/21/2026, 10:37:11 AM UTC · 546 survey records
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