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Michigan and the 2026 midterms

Michigan’s 2026 cycle includes a U.S. Senate Class 2 seat, statewide offices, and congressional districts drawn under the state’s independent process. Precinct ballots differ.

How voting works here

  • Most of Michigan is on Eastern Time; four western Upper Peninsula counties use Central Time.
  • Michigan offers online, mail, and in-person registration, including same-day options in many cases. Confirm current rules with the state.
  • Early in-person voting is administered locally. County and city clerks publish sites and hours.
  • Absent voter ballots can be requested through official Michigan tools. This site does not process requests.
  • Michigan election ID rules are published by the Secretary of State. Bring the ID the state lists as acceptable.

Michigan Secretary of State — Elections

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Michigan Governor — 2026

Michigan elects a governor on November 3, 2026. Democrat Jocelyn Benson, the secretary of state, faces Republican John James, a former U.S. representative. Minor-party candidates are also listed on Ballotpedia.

Cook Political Report: Lean D

Jocelyn Benson · John James