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Michigan General Election · November 3, 2026

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The primary is decided.
November is next.

◷Polls open 7 a.m.–8 p.m.

▣Early voting Oct. 24–Nov. 1

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Local decisions matter.
Know what is on your ballot.

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Plan ahead.
Vote early or on Election Day.

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Trusted information.
Clear, nonpartisan guidance.

Post-primary update · August 5, 2026

August 4 Primary
Results.

Media race calls and local returns are shown below. All vote totals and outcomes remain unofficial until canvassers certify them.

Governor · unofficial

Jocelyn Benson (D)
John James (R)

Benson and James won their parties’ nominations for Michigan’s open governor’s seat.

U.S. Senate · unofficial

Abdul El-Sayed (D)
Mike Rogers (R)

El-Sayed narrowly won the closely contested Democratic primary over Haley Stevens. Rogers was the sole Republican candidate.

MI-10 · unofficial

Christina Hines (D)
Michael Bouchard (R)

The nominees advance in the open Macomb County-centered district.

MI-11 · unofficial

Jeremy Moss (D)

Moss won the Democratic nomination for the open Oakland County seat. Check MVIC for the complete November matchup.

MI-13 · unofficial

Donavan McKinney (D)

Updated Aug. 5: the Associated Press called the Democratic primary for McKinney after an overnight count.

Regional transit · unofficial

Wayne, Oakland & Macomb millages passed

Voters approved significant public-transit funding measures across all three counties.

Detroit schools · unofficial

DPSCD Proposal S approved

Detroit voters approved the district’s operating millage proposal.

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It’s Groovey to Vote · Your 2026 general election field guide

Statewide stakes.
Southeast Michigan focus.

A voter awareness and support program of the Groove Community Campus, this independent, nonpartisan guide helps Detroit and Metro Detroit voters understand the results, matchups, proposals, and deadlines shaping the November general election.

A Groove Community Campus programBuilt for voter awareness, practical support, and confident participation across Southeast Michigan.

How the general election works

Vote the whole
November ballot.

01

No party-column restriction

The primary’s choose-one-party rule is over. In the general election, you may vote in every race and select candidates across party lines.

02

Vote every race

Nonpartisan races and local proposals are available to every voter and may appear farther down or on the back of your ballot.

03

Preview your ballot

Candidate lists and proposals change by address. Preview your personalized sample ballot before making your voting plan.

Open Michigan voter portal

November matchups

The general election
takes shape.

Major-party nominees shown reflect reported Aug. 5 results. The full general-election ballot, including qualified minor-party candidates, will be updated after official candidate listings are finalized.

Race 01

Governor

Open seat · Gretchen Whitmer is term-limited

Statewide

Democratic nominee

Republican nominee

Race 02

U.S. Senate

Open seat · Gary Peters is not seeking reelection

Federal

Democratic nominee

Republican nominee

MI-11

Jeremy Moss (D)

Moss advances in the open Oakland County seat. Check the official listing for the complete November field.

Moss campaign
MI-13

Donavan McKinney (D)

Updated Aug. 5: the Democratic primary has been called for McKinney; certification is pending.

Candidate links lead to campaign websites and are provided for voter research. Linking does not imply endorsement.

Metro Detroit watch

Two open congressional seats now have nominees.

MI-10: Christina Hines faces Michael Bouchard. MI-11: Jeremy Moss won the Democratic nomination; confirm the complete matchup on the official November ballot.

Official candidate listings

Wayne County ballot proposals

Big local questions.
Real local impact.

These high-profile proposals affect many Southeast Michigan voters, but your address determines what appears on your ballot.

Wayne CountyPASSED · UNOFFICIAL

Transit Authority millage

The measure begins with the 2026 tax-year levy and runs through 2035. It funds transit operations, maintenance, expanded fixed routes, regional connections, and service for seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities.

≈ $8.19per month on property with $100,000 taxable value
Wayne County information
DetroitAPPROVED · UNOFFICIAL

DPSCD Proposal S

The approved operating millage allows DPSCD to levy up to 18 mills on non-homestead property from 2026–2045. District materials identify teacher salaries, textbooks, student programming, mental-health support, and school operations among the funded needs.

20 yearsowner-occupied homes are generally exempt
Read the district’s proposal page

Heads up: new local proposals for November will vary by jurisdiction. Check MVIC for your personalized November sample ballot.

What campaigns are talking about

Nine issues shaping Michigan’s general election.

01Affordability
02Public safety
03Jobs & manufacturing
04Education
05Healthcare
06Immigration
07Government spending
08Data centers & energy
09Infrastructure & transit

Make your plan

Three ways
to vote.

Pick the option that fits your schedule. Official locations and hours are assigned by address.

OCT 24—NOV 01

Vote early

Michigan’s required nine-day early-voting period runs through Sunday, Nov. 1. Some communities may offer additional days; confirm your local window and assigned site at MVIC.

Find an early voting site
BY NOV 03 · 8 PM

Vote absentee

Return your signed ballot by official drop box or directly to your clerk. Standard ballots must be received—not merely postmarked—by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Absentee voting rules
NOV 03 · 7 AM—8 PM

Vote Election Day

Vote at your assigned polling place. If you are in line by 8 p.m., you have the right to cast a ballot.

Find my polling place
Registration update

Register for
November 3.

Register online or by mail by Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. After that date, register in person at your city or township clerk’s office—with proof of residency—through 8 p.m. on Election Day.

What can prove residency?

  • Michigan driver’s license or state ID
  • Current utility bill
  • Bank statement
  • Paycheck or government check
  • Other government document
No photo ID?

You can still vote in person. A poll worker will ask you to sign an affidavit confirming your identity.

Go straight to the source

Official voter
resources.

01
Michigan Voter Information Center

Registration, sample ballot, polling place, early voting, drop boxes, absentee tracking, and clerk details.

02
Michigan.gov/Vote

Official statewide voting rules, deadlines, accessibility information, and election security facts.

03
Detroit Votes

Detroit-specific polling, early voting, absentee, and city clerk information.

04
Wayne County Elections

County election calendar, early voting locations, candidate information, and proposal documents.

It’s Groovey to Vote · Tuesday · November 3 · 2026

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