Michigan Elections 2026
What is on the Michigan ballot on November 3, 2026: U.S. Senate, governor, 13 U.S. House seats, statewide offices, 2 ballot measures.
Status: upcoming. Election day is November 3, 2026.
Senate and governor
| Race | Status | Rating | Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | Gary Peters (D) is retiring | Toss-up | Abdul El-Sayed (D), Mike Rogers (R) |
| Michigan | Gretchen Whitmer (D) is term-limited | Lean D | Jocelyn Benson (D), John James (R) |
U.S. House
Statewide offices
| Office | Status | Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney general | Open: Dana Nessel (D) is term-limited | Eli Savit (D), Doug Lloyd (R), Jason Dye (L), Jeff Polonowski (G) |
| Secretary of state | Open: Jocelyn Benson (D) is running for governor | Garlin Gilchrist (D), Anthony Forlini (R) |
State legislature
- Senate: 38 of 38 seats up; currently Democratic control
- House: 110 of 110 seats up; currently Republican control
Ballot measures
Proposal 1: Constitutional convention
Asks whether to hold a convention to rewrite the state constitution.
A yes vote calls a constitutional convention. A no vote does not.
Proposal 2: Utility political contributions
Would bar regulated utilities and closely connected people from contributing to the officials who regulate them.
A yes vote approves the change described above. A no vote rejects it and keeps current law.
Mayors
45 current mayors verified in our research. Being mayor now does not mean running in the next election.
Open the Michigan mayor directory
Sources
- 2026 United States House of Representatives elections (Wikipedia)
- The Green Papers: 2026 general election by state
- Cook Political Report House ratings (Oct. 9, 2026)
- Ballotpedia: congressional candidates, 2026
- 2026 United States Senate elections (Wikipedia)
- 2026 United States gubernatorial elections (Wikipedia)
Statewide offices and measures checked October 12, 2026; federal races updated October 24, 2026.