Michigan Gears Up for Key 2026 Elections: Governor, Senate, and Legislative Seats at Stake
October 12, 2026
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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Patch • Oct 12, 2026
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