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.
Road Commissioner
2 candidates
An official who oversees county roads and transportation infrastructure.
Township Clerk
2 candidates
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
County Executive
1 candidate
An official who leads county government operations and oversees county departments.
How this impacts you
Housing & Urban Development
Public Transportation
County Executive
1 candidate
An official who leads county government operations and oversees county departments.
How this impacts you
Housing & Urban Development
Public Transportation
Township Trustee
3 candidates
A township board member who votes on local budgets, policies, and local services.
How this impacts you
Housing & Urban Development
Economic Growth
County Commissioner
2 candidates
An official who oversees county finances, services, and local government policies.
How this impacts you
Public Safety
Environment
Township Clerk
1 candidate
An official who manages township records, elections, and official documents.
How this impacts you
Election Oversight
Administration
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
City Council Member
10 candidates
Passes laws and regulations for your city.
How this impacts you
Economic Growth
Housing & Urban Development