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
2 candidate
A judge who handles local criminal, civil, and traffic cases.
How this impacts you
Judicial Efficiency
Victim Assistance
Court of Appeals Judge
2 candidate
A judge who reviews appeals from lower court decisions.
How this impacts you
Judicial Efficiency
Administration
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
2 candidates
Your representative and state lawmaker in the Michigan State Senate.
How this impacts you
Economic Growth
Public Safety
State Senator
2 candidates
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
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