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.
Township Treasurer
1 candidate
An official who manages township funds, taxes, and financial records.
County Commissioner
1 candidate
An official who oversees county finances, services, and local government policies.
How this impacts you
Public Safety
Environment
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
Governor
5 candidates
The state’s chief executive who leads government and enforces state laws.
How this impacts you
Foreign Policy and Immigration
Public Health
Governor
3 candidates
The state’s chief executive who leads government and enforces state laws.
How this impacts you
Foreign Policy and Immigration
Public Health
U.S. Senator
3 candidates
One of two federal lawmakers representing Michigan in the US Senate.
How this impacts you
College & Career Readiness
Healthcare Costs
U.S. Senator
2 candidates
One of two federal lawmakers representing Michigan in the US Senate.
How this impacts you
College & Career Readiness
Healthcare Costs
County Commissioner
1 candidate
An official who oversees county finances, services, and local government policies.
How this impacts you
Public Safety
Environment
County Commissioner
1 candidate
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