Michigan 2026 General Election
Candidates listed alphabetically by last name. Every candidate receives equal space. Only self-stated sources are cited; endorsements, polling, and fundraising data are intentionally excluded.
Voting dates and requirements
Election date: November 3, 2026Confirm the rules that apply to your location and voting method. Local hours and eligibility can differ.
Register online
October 19Verified October 12, 2026
Register by mail
October 19Verified October 12, 2026
Register in person with local clerk
October 20–November 3; Election Day deadline is 8 p.m. local timeVerified October 12, 2026
Register and vote on Election Day
November 3 at local clerk's office by 8 p.m.Verified October 12, 2026
Statewide early voting period
October 24–November 1; check your site's hours and any additional local datesVerified October 12, 2026
Request ballot by mail
October 30 by 5 p.m. local timeVerified October 12, 2026
Absentee ballot receipt
Domestic voters; military/overseas rules differ
November 3 by 8 p.m. local timeVerified October 12, 2026
Election Day polling hours
7 a.m.–8 p.m. local timeVerified October 12, 2026
Polls close — Eastern Time
Eastern-time polling places
November 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM Eastern Standard TimeVerified October 12, 2026
Polls close — Central Time
Central-time polling places
November 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM Central Standard TimeVerified October 12, 2026
Source record verified October 12, 2026.
U.S. Senate
Governor
U.S. House (13 seats)
State Legislature (146 seats)
State legislative races will be listed as filing deadlines pass and candidate information becomes available from official sources.
15 federal/gubernatorial races and 146 state legislative seats on this ballot. Candidate information is added as filings are confirmed by official sources.
MI Election Resources
Check RegistrationStart or update your voter registration
Verify your registration is active and current
Request or track your absentee ballot
Locate where to vote on election day
Preview your ballot before election day
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