Michigan Gears Up for Key 2026 Elections: Governor, Senate, and Legislative Seats at Stake

October 12, 2026
Michigan Gears Up for Key 2026 Elections: Governor, Senate, and Legislative Seats at Stake
  • Michigan voters will head to the polls on November 3, 2026, for statewide and federal races that include the governor, secretary of state, attorney general, a U.S. Senate seat, and all state legislative seats.

  • On Election Day, voters may cast ballots for candidates from different parties in different races, as split-ticket voting is allowed.

  • Voters can preview sample ballots online through the Michigan Voter Information Center to plan their selections.

  • The U.S. Senate seat is open, with Abdul El-Sayed challenging Mike Rogers; the Democratic candidate defeated Haley Stevens in a primary, while Rogers was unopposed in the GOP primary.

  • All 13 U.S. House seats are up for election, including potentially competitive Districts 10 and 11.

  • Patch’s Michigan election section and related resources provide ongoing coverage and updates.

  • Key statewide offices up for election include governor, attorney general, and secretary of state, with incumbents facing term limits or challenges; Eli Savit (Democrat) and Doug Lloyd (Republican) are the attorney general nominees, with third-party and Libertarian candidates also on the ballot.

  • Voters can vote by mail, with absentee ballots already starting to go out; mail ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day, and any registered voter may vote by mail or use a drop box without an excuse.

  • All 110 seats in the Michigan House and all 38 seats in the Michigan Senate are up for election, with current party balance at Democrats 20-18 in the Senate and Republicans 58-52 in the House.

  • Early in-person voting is required in Michigan for at least nine consecutive days beginning the second Saturday before the election, starting October 24, 2026; voters should confirm local voting locations through the Michigan Voter Information Center.

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