2026 Michigan candidates
The following candidates are running for office in the Michigan August 4, 2026 election. You can click on any of the offices below to learn more about the candidates running.
You can also find a personalized list of candidates that will be on your ballot by clicking here.
Mayor
4 candidates
The highest elected official at the city level.
How this impacts you
Economic Growth
Public Safety
City Council Member
5 candidates
Passes laws and regulations for your city.
How this impacts you
Economic Growth
Housing & Urban Development
City Council Member
3 candidates
Passes laws and regulations for your city.
How this impacts you
Economic Growth
Housing & Urban Development
City Council Member
4 candidates
Passes laws and regulations for your city.
How this impacts you
Economic Growth
Housing & Urban Development
Township Trustee
1 candidate
A township board member who votes on local budgets, policies, and local services.
How this impacts you
Housing & Urban Development
Economic Growth
Township Trustee
1 candidate
A township board member who votes on local budgets, policies, and local services.
How this impacts you
Housing & Urban Development
Economic Growth
Township Trustee
2 candidates
A township board member who votes on local budgets, policies, and local services.
How this impacts you
Housing & Urban Development
Economic Growth
Township Clerk
1 candidate
An official who manages township records, elections, and official documents.
How this impacts you
Election Oversight
Administration
Township Trustee
1 candidate
A township board member who votes on local budgets, policies, and local services.
How this impacts you
Housing & Urban Development
Economic Growth
Township Trustee
1 candidate
A township board member who votes on local budgets, policies, and local services.
How this impacts you
Housing & Urban Development
Economic Growth