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Incumbent: Gretchen Whitmer
The 2026 Michigan gubernatorial general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the Governor of Michigan. Voters will choose the state's chief executive for a four-year term, with the winner succeeding the incumbent governor whose term ends in January 2027.
Incumbent: Debbie Stabenow
The 2026 Michigan U.S. Senate general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect one U.S. Senator from the state of Michigan. This seat is currently held by Senator Debbie Stabenow, a Democrat, who is running for re-election to a fourth term in the U.S. Senate.
Incumbent: Hillary Scholten
The 2026 Michigan U.S. House general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect representatives for all 13 congressional districts in Michigan. Voters will choose candidates to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives for the 119th Congress, with each district determining its representative based on the popular vote.
Incumbent: Winnie Brinks
The 2026 Michigan State Senate general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect members to all 38 seats in the Michigan State Senate. Senators serve four-year terms, and this election will determine partisan control of the upper chamber of the Michigan Legislature.
Incumbent: Amanda Price
The 2026 Michigan State House general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to determine the winners of all 110 seats in the Michigan House of Representatives. Candidates from the Democratic, Republican, and third parties will compete in districts across the state, with control of the chamber and legislative priorities for the upcoming term at stake.
Incumbent: Dana Nessel
The Michigan Attorney General general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the state's chief legal officer. The Attorney General oversees the Michigan Department of Attorney General, represents the state in legal matters, and enforces consumer protection and antitrust laws.
Incumbent: Jocelyn Benson
The Michigan Secretary of State General election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the state's chief election officer. The Secretary of State oversees elections, motor vehicle services, and business filings in Michigan.
Incumbent: Garlin Gilchrist II
The 2026 Michigan Lieutenant Governor General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the state's next lieutenant governor. The lieutenant governor serves as the second-highest executive officer in Michigan and assumes the governorship if the governor is unable to serve.
The Macomb County Commissioner General Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the composition of the Macomb County Board of Commissioners in Michigan. This partisan election selects commissioners from various districts across the county, who oversee county budget, services, and policy decisions affecting over 870,000 residents.
The Wayne County Commissioner General Election of 2026 will determine the composition of the Wayne County Board of Commissioners, the legislative body responsible for county-level governance in Michigan's most populous county. Seats are up for election across multiple districts, with responsibilities including budget approval, policy oversight, and management of county services such as public health, infrastructure, and justice systems.
The Oakland County Commissioner Generals election in Michigan will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect commissioners to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners. This county-level election determines local policy on budgets, public services, infrastructure, and public safety for Michigan's second-most populous county.
The Kent County Commissioner Generals election in Michigan is a county-level race scheduled for November 3, 2026, where voters will elect commissioners to serve on the Kent County Board of Commissioners. This body oversees county government operations, including budget approval, public services, and policy implementation for Michigan's fourth-most populous county.
Incumbent: Gretchen Whitmer
The Michigan gubernatorial primary election on August 4, 2026, will determine the Republican and Democratic nominees for governor of Michigan. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election in November 2026 to compete for the state's highest executive office.
The 2026 Michigan U.S. Senate Primary election on August 4, 2026, determines the Democratic and Republican nominees for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by incumbent Senator Debbie Stabenow, who is retiring after five terms. Voters will select party candidates to advance to the November general election, where the winner will serve a six-year term representing Michigan in the U.S. Senate.
Incumbent: Hillary Scholten
The Michigan U.S. House primaries on August 4, 2026, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for Michigan's 13 congressional districts. Voters will select candidates who will appear on the November general election ballot for seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
The 2026 Michigan State Senate primaries are being held on August 4, 2026, to nominate Democratic and Republican candidates for the November general election. All 38 seats in the Michigan State Senate are up for election, with primaries determining which candidates will appear on the general election ballot.
The 2026 Michigan State House primaries will be held on August 4, 2026, to select Democratic and Republican nominees for all 110 seats in the Michigan House of Representatives. These primary elections determine which candidates will advance to the general election in November 2026, where control of the state legislature will be contested.
Incumbent: Dana Nessel
The Michigan Attorney General Primary on August 4, 2026, is a statewide election in which voters will select the Democratic and Republican nominees for the office of Attorney General of Michigan. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election to compete for the state's top legal office, responsible for representing the state in legal matters and overseeing consumer protection and law enforcement.
Incumbent: Jocelyn Benson
The Michigan Secretary of State Primary election on August 4, 2026, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for the state's chief election officer. This office oversees elections, vehicle services, and business filings across Michigan.
Incumbent: Garlin Gilchrist II
The Michigan Lieutenant Governor Primary election on August 4, 2026, is a statewide primary where voters will select the Democratic and Republican nominees for lieutenant governor. The winner of each party's primary will appear on the general election ballot in November 2026, running alongside the gubernatorial nominee as part of a joint ticket.
The Macomb County Commissioner primaries on August 4, 2026, are nominating elections for county commissioner positions across Macomb County, Michigan. Voters will select Democratic and Republican nominees for commissioner seats in various districts, with winners advancing to the November general election.
The Wayne County Commissioner Primary elections on August 4, 2026, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for various county commissioner districts in Wayne County, Michigan. These partisan primaries are crucial as they set the stage for the general election where commissioners will oversee county services, budgets, and policies affecting over 1.7 million residents.
Incumbent: Mike Kowall
The Oakland County Commissioner Primaries on August 4, 2026, are primary elections for county commissioner seats across multiple districts in Oakland County, Michigan. Voters will select nominees from each party to advance to the general election in November, where they will compete for seats on the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, which oversees county services, budgeting, and policy for over 1.2 million residents.
The Kent County Commissioner primary election in Michigan will be held on August 4, 2026, to nominate candidates for the general election. These partisan primaries determine who will represent each major party in races for the Kent County Board of Commissioners, which oversees county-level services including public safety, infrastructure, and budgeting.
A special general election for the 35th State Senate District in Michigan will be held on May 5, 2026. This election determines the representative for the district in the Michigan State Senate. Voters can register by mail or online until April 20, 2026, with in-person registration required from April 21 to May 5. An optional early voting period is available up to May 4, 2026.
