2026 Michigan elections
U.S. state elections
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The 2026 Michigan elections are scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026. The state's class 2 seat in the United States Senate will be up for election alongside all of the state's 13 seats in the United States House of Representatives. Other statewide elections taking place will be elections for the state's governor and lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general, and supreme court. All districts in the Michigan House of Representatives and Michigan Senate will also be up for election. Various local offices will also host elections.
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November 3, 2026
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Federal
United States Senate
In January 2025, incumbent Democratic senator Gary Peters announced that he would not seek re-election, leaving an open seat.[1]
United States House of Representatives
All of Michigan's seats in the U.S. House of Representatives are up for election. Following the 2024 elections, Republicans flipped a seat held by Democrats and gained control of the majority of the state's congressional districts.
Executive
Governor and lieutenant governor
Incumbent Democratic governor Gretchen Whitmer and lieutenant governor Garlin Gilchrist are term-limited and ineligible to seek re-election as governor and lieutenant governor respectively.
Secretary of state
Incumbent Democratic secretary of state Jocelyn Benson is term-limited and ineligible to seek re-election.
Attorney general
Incumbent Democratic attorney general Dana Nessel is term-limited and ineligible to seek re-election.
Legislature
Senate
All 38 seats in the Michigan Senate are up for elections. Democrats currently have a majority with 19 seats, while Republicans hold 18 seats. There is currently a vacancy after Democrat Kristen McDonald Rivet resigned her seat following her election to the United States House of Representatives.[2]
In 2023, several districts in the metro Detroit area were struck down as unconstitutional and the redistricting panel was ordered to draw new maps that could be used. A final map was chosen in July 2024 and new district lines will be in effect for the 2026 elections.[3]
House of Representatives
All 110 seats in the Michigan House of Representatives are up for elections. Following the 2024 elections, Republicans flipped four seats and gained control of the chamber.
Judiciary
Supreme Court
Two seats on the Michigan Supreme Court will be up for election, both held by Democratic justices.
Michigan Board of Education and University boards
Michigan Board of Education
Two seats on the Michigan State Board of Education will be up for election, both held by Democratic members.
Michigan State University Board of Trustees
Two seats on the Michigan State University Board of Trustees will be up for election, both held by Democratic trustees.
University of Michigan Board of Regents
Two seats on the University of Michigan Board of Regents will be up for election, both held by Democratic regents.
Wayne State University Board of Governors
Two seats on the Wayne State University Board of Governors will be up for election, both held by Democratic governors.