These are the general-election candidates on Michigan's ballot for November 3, 2026, by office and party, following the state's primary. This guide covers statewide offices and U.S. House races. It is nonpartisan and factual. See the Michigan 2026 overview for the fuller picture.
Governor of Michigan
Jocelyn Benson Democratic
John James Republican
Doug Campbell Green
Anthony Hudson Libertarian
Donna Brandenburg U.S. Taxpayers
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
U.S. Senate
Abdul El-Sayed Democratic
Mike Rogers Republican
Doug Marsh Green
Lydia Christensen Libertarian
Tim Long U.S. Taxpayers
Walter Kristy Natural Law
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
Secretary of State
Garlin Gilchrist II Democratic
Anthony Forlini Republican
Eric Borregard Green
Christine Sloan Libertarian
Scott Aughney U.S. Taxpayers
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
Attorney General
Eli Savit Democratic
Doug Lloyd Republican
Jeff Polonowski Green
Jason Dye Libertarian
John Ludtke Jr. U.S. Taxpayers
Doug Dern Natural Law
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
U.S. House, District 1
Jack Bergman RepublicanIncumbent
Callie Barr Democratic
LaVeta Davenport Green
Arnett Satterla Libertarian
Doc Kovaly U.S. Taxpayers
Zebulon Featherly No Party
Liz Hakola Working Class
U.S. House, District 2
John Moolenaar RepublicanIncumbent
Ben Ambrose Democratic
Charlotte Magoon Green
Richard Sills Natural Law
U.S. House, District 3
Hillary Scholten DemocraticIncumbent
Terri DeBoer Republican
Joe Jock Green
U.S. House, District 4
Bill Huizenga RepublicanIncumbent
Sean McCann Democratic
Che Barnett Green
U.S. House, District 5
Tim Walberg RepublicanIncumbent
Christian Vukasovich Democratic
Jim Bronke Green
Ronald Muszynski Libertarian
Sharon Renier U.S. Taxpayers
U.S. House, District 6
Debbie Dingell DemocraticIncumbent
Heather Smiley Republican
Clyde Shabazz Green
Timothy Teagan Libertarian
Mike Mickevicius U.S. Taxpayers
Linda Rayburn Working Class
U.S. House, District 7
Tom Barrett RepublicanIncumbent
William Lawrence Democratic
Shane Dedrick Green
U.S. House, District 8
Kristen McDonald Rivet DemocraticIncumbent
Tom Smith Republican
Jim Casha Green
C. Pettus Libertarian
Kathy Goodwin Working Class
U.S. House, District 9
Lisa McClain RepublicanIncumbent
Ray Pooley Democratic
Destiny Clayton Green
Kevin Vayko Libertarian
John Vlahos U.S. Taxpayers
Jim Walkowicz Working Class
U.S. House, District 10
Christina Hines Democratic
Mike Bouchard Republican
Cubby Nkromo Green
Mike Saliba Libertarian
Andrea Kirby Working Class
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
U.S. House, District 11
Jeremy Moss Democratic
Ethan Baker Republican
Ryan Teasdale Green
Farid Ishac Libertarian
Anil Kumar No Party Affiliation
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
U.S. House, District 12
Rashida Tlaib DemocraticIncumbent
James Hooper Republican
Brenda Sanders Green
Marc Sosnowski U.S. Taxpayers
Gary Walkowicz Working Class
U.S. House, District 13
Donavan McKinney Democratic
Taras Nykoriak Republican
Raelyn Light Green
Chris Dardzinski U.S. Taxpayers
Simone Coleman Working Class
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Also on the Michigan ballot
Beyond the statewide and congressional races above, Michigan voters also decide state legislative races and county and municipal offices, which appear on local ballots, along with any statewide ballot measures.
How to vote in Michigan
The general election is November 3, 2026. On Election Day, polls in Michigan are open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM EST (CST in parts of the state). Confirm your registration, polling place, and mail-ballot options at Vote.org and your state election office. Getting your supporters to turn out is what decides the closest races.
Frequently asked questions
Who is running in Michigan in 2026?
Governor: Jocelyn Benson (Democratic), John James (Republican), Doug Campbell (Green), Anthony Hudson (Libertarian), Donna Brandenburg (U.S. Taxpayers). U.S. Senate: Abdul El-Sayed (Democratic), Mike Rogers (Republican), Doug Marsh (Green), Lydia Christensen (Libertarian), Tim Long (U.S. Taxpayers), Walter Kristy (Natural Law). Every voter also decides state legislative and local races on their ballot.
What time do polls open and close in Michigan on Election Day?
On Election Day, polls in Michigan are open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM EST (CST in parts of the state).
When is the Michigan election in 2026?
The general election is November 3, 2026, following the state's 2026 primary.
Candidate information reflects the general-election ballot as of the date above, drawn from nonpartisan sources including The Green Papers and state election authorities. Verify the final ballot with your local election office.
Keep reading: Michigan 2026 elections and the 2026 midterms are a turnout election.