What's on the ballot in Michigan?

Michigan's next election is November 3, 2026 (Michigan 2026 general election). 125 races across 4 offices are on the ballot in Michigan.

Recent Michigan coverage

Candidate profile · MI

Candidate profile: John James in Michigan’s 10th District

Elections and voting

Republican incumbent John James is among 14 candidates listed in Michigan’s 10th District race for the 2026 election.

The Ballot Michigan Policy DeskOct 4, 2026

Candidate profile · MI

Candidate profile: George Adams in Michigan’s 10th District

Elections and voting

Democrat George Adams is running in the contested 2026 U.S. House election in Michigan’s 10th Congressional District.

The Ballot Michigan News DeskOct 3, 2026

News · MI

Michigan sues EPA over rollback of pollution limits

Energy and environment

Michigan is asking a court to review the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to roll back federal pollution limits.

The Ballot Michigan DeskOct 2, 2026

News · MI

El-Sayed rallies with nurses for Medicare for All

Economy and jobs

The Michigan Senate candidate also emphasized stronger AI rules but did not take a position on California’s proposed billionaire tax.

The Ballot Michigan Policy DeskOct 2, 2026

Race preview · MI

Three candidates are running for Michigan’s 5th District

Elections and voting

Republican incumbent Timothy L. Walberg faces Democrat Christian A. Vukasovich and Libertarian Ronald A. Muszynski on Nov. 3, 2026.

The Ballot Michigan News DeskOct 2, 2026

News · MI

Claim targets Mike Rogers’ public safety funding votes

Public safety

The Michigan Independent says Rogers repeatedly opposed funding measures, but the claim does not identify the bills or roll-call votes involved.

The Ballot Michigan DeskOct 1, 2026

News · MI

Recall petition targeting Michigan clerk approved

Elections and voting

The petition concerns an accusation that a Michigan clerk canceled voter registrations, but approval does not establish that claim as fact.

The Ballot Michigan News DeskSep 30, 2026

News · MI

Mackinac Center urges higher-turnout dates for tax votes

Economy and jobs

The group wants Michigan to stop scheduling local tax questions during elections with the lowest voter participation.

The Ballot Michigan DeskSep 30, 2026

News · MI

Michigan 2026 overview names no specific races

Elections and voting

The Michigan election overview references 2026 races and past presidential results without identifying a contest or candidate.

The Ballot Michigan DeskSep 28, 2026

Candidate profile · MI

Candidate profile: Lydia Lynn Christensen

Elections and voting

Lydia Lynn Christensen is a Libertarian candidate in Michigan’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate race.

The Ballot Michigan Policy DeskSep 25, 2026

News · MI

Michigan governor orders inquiry into fatal ICE pursuit

Immigration

The governor directed a state inquiry after a pursuit involving federal immigration officers ended in a fatal crash.

The Ballot Michigan Policy DeskSep 24, 2026

News · MI

Michigan board backs $10 million community lending loan

Economy and jobs

The Michigan Strategic Fund approved up to for a pooled fund serving community lenders across the state.

The Ballot Michigan News DeskSep 23, 2026