Michigan

Nov 3, 2026 general election · U.S. Senate and Governor

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How to vote in Michigan

General election: Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026. Dates below are for that election, from official state election sources; rules can change, so confirm with the linked source.

Registration deadline
Register online or by mail by Oct 19; after that, register in person at your city/township clerk with proof of residency, through Election Day. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Early voting
Statewide early in-person voting Oct 24–Nov 1; some communities offer more days. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Absentee / mail voting
Online absentee requests close 5 p.m. Oct 30; in-person requests at your clerk's office close 4 p.m. Nov 2. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Voter ID
Photo ID is requested; voters without one can sign an affidavit and vote. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Find your polling place / sample ballot
Michigan Voter Information Center · Official voter lookup (check registration; many states also show your polling place and sample ballot here) · Official state election website (links from the state lists on vote.gov; accessed Oct 16, 2026)

On your ballot

U.S. Senate (open seat)

Abdul El-Sayed (D) vs. Mike Rogers (R) + 4 other candidates. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Governor (open seat)

Jocelyn Benson (D) vs. John James (R) + 3 other candidates. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Candidate profiles

Every candidate we list for Michigan's statewide races, with background, positions and votes.

U.S. Senate

Abdul El-SayedDemocraticMike RogersRepublicanLydia ChristensenLibertarianWalter P. KristyNatural LawTim LongU.S. TaxpayersDouglas P. MarshGreen

Governor

Jocelyn BensonDemocraticJohn JamesRepublicanDonna BrandenburgU.S. TaxpayersDouglas CampbellGreenAnthony HudsonLibertarian

County and local races for Michigan are coming soon (added three states at a time, alphabetically). U.S. House races are not yet listed.

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