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.
District Court Judge
4 candidates
A judge who handles local criminal, civil, and traffic cases.
How this impacts you
Judicial Efficiency
Victim Assistance
Village Council Member
9 candidate
An official who oversees village policies, spending, and development decisions.
How this impacts you
Environment
Public Safety
U.S. Representative
1 candidate
Your representative and federal lawmaker in the US House of Representatives
How this impacts you
Foreign Policy and Immigration
College & Career Readiness
State Senator
2 candidates
Your representative and state lawmaker in the Michigan State Senate.
How this impacts you
Economic Growth
Public Safety
State Senator
5 candidates
Your representative and state lawmaker in the Michigan State Senate.
How this impacts you
Economic Growth
Public Safety
State Senator
1 candidate
Your representative and state lawmaker in the Michigan State Senate.
How this impacts you
Economic Growth
Public Safety
State Representative
1 candidate
Your representative and state lawmaker in the Michigan House of Representatives
How this impacts you
Public Transportation
Environment
State Senator
1 candidate
Your representative and state lawmaker in the Michigan State Senate.
How this impacts you
Economic Growth
Public Safety
State Representative
1 candidate
Your representative and state lawmaker in the Michigan House of Representatives
How this impacts you
Public Transportation
Environment
State Representative
1 candidate
Your representative and state lawmaker in the Michigan House of Representatives
How this impacts you
Public Transportation
Environment