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Michigan · Spotlight county · Nov. 3, 2026

Wayne County, MI

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15 days to Election Day
Early voting starts Saturday, Oct. 24.It runs through Sunday, Nov. 1. Sites and hours are set by your city or township. Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Only eligible, registered voters may vote. Who can vote in Michigan. Hours checked Oct. 5, 2026 from official sources.

Every race and candidate on the Wayne County ballot, from official lists.

For voters in Detroit, Dearborn, Livonia, Westland, Taylor, Canton, Dearborn Heights, Lincoln Park and the rest of Wayne County's 43 cities and townships. Some races depend on where you live; your official sample ballot shows exactly which ones are yours.

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Before you vote

15 days to Election Day
Early voting starts Saturday, Oct. 24.It runs through Sunday, Nov. 1. Sites and hours are set by your city or township. Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Only eligible, registered voters may vote. Who can vote in Michigan. Hours checked Oct. 5, 2026 from official sources.

Key Dates

October 19, 2026Online and mail registration deadline (in-person registration through Election Day)
Oct 24 – November 1, 2026Early voting (at least these nine days)
October 30, 2026Last day to request an absentee ballot online or by mail (received)
November 3, 2026Election Day (polls open 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.)

Source: Michigan Department of State

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Federal

U.S. Senate is on every ballot; Wayne is split among U.S. House Districts 6, 12 and 13
2026 General Election · 6-year term

U.S. Senate

One of Michigan's two members of the U.S. Senate. Senators vote on federal laws, confirm federal judges and cabinet officials, and approve treaties. This seat is open; the incumbent is not running.

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2026 General Election · 2-year term

U.S. House of Representatives, District 6

A member of the U.S. House of Representatives for one congressional district. House members vote on federal laws and must start all tax and spending bills. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 2-year term

U.S. House of Representatives, District 12

A member of the U.S. House of Representatives for one congressional district. House members vote on federal laws and must start all tax and spending bills. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 2-year term

U.S. House of Representatives, District 13

A member of the U.S. House of Representatives for one congressional district. House members vote on federal laws and must start all tax and spending bills. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

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Statewide Offices

On every Michigan ballot
2026 General Election · 4-year term

Governor and Lieutenant Governor

Michigan's chief executive. The governor signs or vetoes bills, proposes the state budget and appoints many state officials. Candidates for governor and lieutenant governor run together. The incumbent governor is term-limited.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Secretary of State

Oversees Michigan's elections, driver's licenses and vehicle registration.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Attorney General

Michigan's chief lawyer. The attorney general represents the state in court and enforces consumer protection and other state laws.

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State Education Boards

On every Michigan ballot; vote for up to two in each
2026 General Election · 8-year term

State Board of Education

Sets statewide education policy for Michigan's public schools and appoints the state superintendent. Two of eight seats are on the ballot.

Vote for up to 2. 2 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election · 8-year term

University of Michigan Board of Regents

Governs the University of Michigan, including its budget, tuition and president. Two of eight seats are on the ballot.

Vote for up to 2. 2 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election · 8-year term

Michigan State University Board of Trustees

Governs Michigan State University, including its budget, tuition and president. Two of eight seats are on the ballot.

Vote for up to 2. 2 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election · 8-year term

Wayne State University Board of Governors

Governs Wayne State University in Detroit, including its budget, tuition and president. Two of eight seats are on the ballot.

Vote for up to 2. 2 seats are on the ballot.

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Legislature

Depends on your state senate and state house districts
2026 General Election · 4-year term

State Senate, District 1

A member of the Michigan Senate, one of 38. State senators write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this senate district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

State Senate, District 2

A member of the Michigan Senate, one of 38. State senators write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this senate district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

State Senate, District 3

A member of the Michigan Senate, one of 38. State senators write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this senate district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

State Senate, District 4

A member of the Michigan Senate, one of 38. State senators write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this senate district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

State Senate, District 5

A member of the Michigan Senate, one of 38. State senators write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this senate district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

State Senate, District 6

A member of the Michigan Senate, one of 38. State senators write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this senate district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

State Senate, District 8

A member of the Michigan Senate, one of 38. State senators write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this senate district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

State Senate, District 12

A member of the Michigan Senate, one of 38. State senators write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this senate district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House, District 1

A member of the Michigan House of Representatives, one of 110. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House, District 2

A member of the Michigan House of Representatives, one of 110. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House, District 3

A member of the Michigan House of Representatives, one of 110. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House, District 4

A member of the Michigan House of Representatives, one of 110. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House, District 5

A member of the Michigan House of Representatives, one of 110. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House, District 7

A member of the Michigan House of Representatives, one of 110. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House, District 8

A member of the Michigan House of Representatives, one of 110. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House, District 9

A member of the Michigan House of Representatives, one of 110. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House, District 10

A member of the Michigan House of Representatives, one of 110. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House, District 11

A member of the Michigan House of Representatives, one of 110. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House, District 12

A member of the Michigan House of Representatives, one of 110. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House, District 15

A member of the Michigan House of Representatives, one of 110. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House, District 16

A member of the Michigan House of Representatives, one of 110. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House, District 17

A member of the Michigan House of Representatives, one of 110. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House, District 22

A member of the Michigan House of Representatives, one of 110. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House, District 23

A member of the Michigan House of Representatives, one of 110. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House, District 24

A member of the Michigan House of Representatives, one of 110. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House, District 25

A member of the Michigan House of Representatives, one of 110. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House, District 26

A member of the Michigan House of Representatives, one of 110. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House, District 27

A member of the Michigan House of Representatives, one of 110. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House, District 28

A member of the Michigan House of Representatives, one of 110. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House, District 29

A member of the Michigan House of Representatives, one of 110. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House, District 31

A member of the Michigan House of Representatives, one of 110. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

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Courts

Nonpartisan; Supreme Court and Court of Appeals are on every Wayne ballot; district courts depend on your city
2026 General Election · 8-year term

Michigan Supreme Court Justice

Two seats on the Michigan Supreme Court, the state's highest court. Candidates are nominated at party conventions but appear on the ballot without party labels. Vote for up to two.

Vote for up to 2. 2 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election · Partial term

Court of Appeals, 1st District Judge (Incumbent Position, Partial Term)

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A judge of the Michigan Court of Appeals, which hears most appeals from trial courts. Nonpartisan. "Incumbent position" means a sitting judge is running; the ballot marks incumbents.

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2026 General Election · 6-year term

Court of Appeals, 1st District Judge (Incumbent Position)

A judge of the Michigan Court of Appeals, which hears most appeals from trial courts. Nonpartisan. "Incumbent position" means a sitting judge is running; the ballot marks incumbents.

Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election · Partial term

3rd Circuit Court Judge (Incumbent Position, Partial Term)

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A judge of the Third Circuit Court, Wayne County's main trial court for felonies, major civil cases and family law. Nonpartisan and elected countywide.

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2026 General Election · 6-year term

3rd Circuit Court Judge (Incumbent Position)

A judge of the Third Circuit Court, Wayne County's main trial court for felonies, major civil cases and family law. Nonpartisan and elected countywide.

Vote for up to 16. 16 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election · 6-year term

3rd Circuit Court Judge (Non-Incumbent Position)

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A judge of the Third Circuit Court, Wayne County's main trial court for felonies, major civil cases and family law. Nonpartisan and elected countywide.

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2026 General Election · 6-year term

Wayne County Probate Judge (Non-Incumbent Position)

A judge of the Wayne County Probate Court, which handles wills, estates, guardianships and mental health cases. Nonpartisan and elected countywide; vote for up to three.

Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election · 6-year term

16th District Court Judge (Incumbent Position)

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A judge of a Michigan district court, which hears misdemeanors, traffic cases, small claims and landlord-tenant cases for the cities it serves. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this court's district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 6-year term

17th District Court Judge (Incumbent Position)

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A judge of a Michigan district court, which hears misdemeanors, traffic cases, small claims and landlord-tenant cases for the cities it serves. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this court's district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 6-year term

18th District Court Judge (Incumbent Position)

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A judge of a Michigan district court, which hears misdemeanors, traffic cases, small claims and landlord-tenant cases for the cities it serves. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this court's district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 6-year term

19th District Court Judge (Incumbent Position)

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A judge of a Michigan district court, which hears misdemeanors, traffic cases, small claims and landlord-tenant cases for the cities it serves. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this court's district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 6-year term

20th District Court Judge (Incumbent Position)

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A judge of a Michigan district court, which hears misdemeanors, traffic cases, small claims and landlord-tenant cases for the cities it serves. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this court's district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 6-year term

21st District Court Judge (Non-Incumbent Position)

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A judge of a Michigan district court, which hears misdemeanors, traffic cases, small claims and landlord-tenant cases for the cities it serves. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this court's district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 6-year term

23rd District Court Judge (Incumbent Position)

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A judge of a Michigan district court, which hears misdemeanors, traffic cases, small claims and landlord-tenant cases for the cities it serves. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this court's district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 6-year term

24th District Court Judge (Incumbent Position)

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A judge of a Michigan district court, which hears misdemeanors, traffic cases, small claims and landlord-tenant cases for the cities it serves. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this court's district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 6-year term

25th District Court Judge (Non-Incumbent Position)

A judge of a Michigan district court, which hears misdemeanors, traffic cases, small claims and landlord-tenant cases for the cities it serves. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this court's district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 6-year term

28th District Court Judge (Incumbent Position)

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A judge of a Michigan district court, which hears misdemeanors, traffic cases, small claims and landlord-tenant cases for the cities it serves. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this court's district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 6-year term

31st District Court Judge (Incumbent Position)

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A judge of a Michigan district court, which hears misdemeanors, traffic cases, small claims and landlord-tenant cases for the cities it serves. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this court's district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 6-year term

32A District Court Judge (Incumbent Position)

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A judge of a Michigan district court, which hears misdemeanors, traffic cases, small claims and landlord-tenant cases for the cities it serves. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this court's district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 6-year term

34th District Court Judge (Incumbent Position)

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A judge of a Michigan district court, which hears misdemeanors, traffic cases, small claims and landlord-tenant cases for the cities it serves. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this court's district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 6-year term

35th District Court Judge (Incumbent Position)

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A judge of a Michigan district court, which hears misdemeanors, traffic cases, small claims and landlord-tenant cases for the cities it serves. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this court's district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · Partial term

36th District Court Judge (Incumbent Position, Partial Term)

A judge of a Michigan district court, which hears misdemeanors, traffic cases, small claims and landlord-tenant cases for the cities it serves. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this court's district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election · 6-year term

36th District Court Judge (Incumbent Position)

A judge of a Michigan district court, which hears misdemeanors, traffic cases, small claims and landlord-tenant cases for the cities it serves. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this court's district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 6. 6 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election · 6-year term

36th District Court Judge (Non-Incumbent Position)

A judge of a Michigan district court, which hears misdemeanors, traffic cases, small claims and landlord-tenant cases for the cities it serves. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this court's district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.

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Wayne County

County executive is countywide; the commission seat is District 5 only
2026 General Election · 4-year term

Wayne County Executive

The elected head of Wayne County government. The county executive runs county departments, proposes the county budget and can veto actions of the County Commission.

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2026 General Election · Partial term ending Jan. 1, 2029

Wayne County Commissioner, District 5 (Partial Term)

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A member of the Wayne County Commission, which passes county laws and approves the county budget. Only District 5 voters vote in this race.

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Cities, Townships, Schools and Libraries

Only on ballots in that city, township, school district or library district
2026 General Election

City of Dearborn Heights Charter Commission

An office of the City of Dearborn. Only voters in Dearborn vote in this race.

Vote for up to 9. 9 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election · Partial term

City of Dearborn Heights City Council (Partial Term)

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

An office of the City of Dearborn. Only voters in Dearborn vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

City of Ecorse Assessor

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

An office of the City of Ecorse. Only voters in Ecorse vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

City of Ecorse City Council

An office of the City of Ecorse. Only voters in Ecorse vote in this race.

Vote for up to 6. 6 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

City of Ecorse Clerk

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

An office of the City of Ecorse. Only voters in Ecorse vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

City of Ecorse Constable

An office of the City of Ecorse. Only voters in Ecorse vote in this race.

Vote for up to 2. 2 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

City of Ecorse Mayor

An office of the City of Ecorse. Only voters in Ecorse vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

City of Ecorse Treasurer

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

An office of the City of Ecorse. Only voters in Ecorse vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

City of Garden City City Council

An office of the City of Garden. Only voters in Garden vote in this race.

Vote for up to 2. 2 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

City of Garden City Mayor

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

An office of the City of Garden. Only voters in Garden vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

City of Highland Park City Council, At Large

An office of the City of Highland. Only voters in Highland vote in this race.

Vote for up to 2. 2 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

City of Highland Park City Council, District 1

An office of the City of Highland. Only voters in Highland vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

City of Highland Park City Council, District 2

An office of the City of Highland. Only voters in Highland vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

City of Highland Park City Council, District 3

An office of the City of Highland. Only voters in Highland vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

City of Highland Park Mayor

An office of the City of Highland. Only voters in Highland vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

City of Highland Park Treasurer

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

An office of the City of Highland. Only voters in Highland vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

City of Lincoln Park City Council

An office of the City of Lincoln. Only voters in Lincoln vote in this race.

Vote for up to 6. 6 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

City of Lincoln Park Clerk

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

An office of the City of Lincoln. Only voters in Lincoln vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

City of Lincoln Park Mayor

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

An office of the City of Lincoln. Only voters in Lincoln vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

City of Lincoln Park Treasurer

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

An office of the City of Lincoln. Only voters in Lincoln vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · Partial term

Charter Township of Northville Trustee (Partial Term)

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

An office of the Charter Township of Northville. Only voters in Northville vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · Partial term

Charter Township of Redford Trustee (Partial Term)

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

An office of the Charter Township of Redford. Only voters in Redford vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

City of River Rouge Assessor

An office of the City of River. Only voters in River vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

City of River Rouge City Commissioner

An office of the City of River. Only voters in River vote in this race.

Vote for up to 6. 6 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

City of River Rouge Clerk

An office of the City of River. Only voters in River vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

City of River Rouge Constable

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

An office of the City of River. Only voters in River vote in this race.

Vote for up to 2. 2 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

City of River Rouge Mayor

An office of the City of River. Only voters in River vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

City of River Rouge Treasurer

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

An office of the City of River. Only voters in River vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

City of Wayne City Council

An office of the City of Wayne. Only voters in Wayne vote in this race.

Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

City of Woodhaven City Council

An office of the City of Woodhaven. Only voters in Woodhaven vote in this race.

Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

City of Woodhaven Mayor

An office of the City of Woodhaven. Only voters in Woodhaven vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Belleville Area District Library Board

A seat on a library board, which governs the library's budget and services. Nonpartisan. Only voters in the library district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 4. 4 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

City of Garden City Library Board

A seat on a library board, which governs the library's budget and services. Nonpartisan. Only voters in the library district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 2. 2 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

Northville District Library Board

A seat on a library board, which governs the library's budget and services. Nonpartisan. Only voters in the library district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 4. 4 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

Plymouth District Library Board

A seat on a library board, which governs the library's budget and services. Nonpartisan. Only voters in the library district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 4. 4 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

Airport Community Schools Board Member

A seat on a local school or community college board, which sets policy and the budget and hires the superintendent or president. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 2. 2 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

Allen Park Public Schools Board Member

A seat on a local school or community college board, which sets policy and the budget and hires the superintendent or president. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 4. 4 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

Clarenceville School District Board Member

A seat on a local school or community college board, which sets policy and the budget and hires the superintendent or president. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

Crestwood School District Board Member

A seat on a local school or community college board, which sets policy and the budget and hires the superintendent or president. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 2. 2 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election · Partial term

Crestwood School District Board Member (Partial Term)

A seat on a local school or community college board, which sets policy and the budget and hires the superintendent or president. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Dearborn Heights School District No. 7 Board Member

A seat on a local school or community college board, which sets policy and the budget and hires the superintendent or president. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

Dearborn Public Schools Board Member

A seat on a local school or community college board, which sets policy and the budget and hires the superintendent or president. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election · Partial term

Dearborn Public Schools Board Member (Partial Term)

A seat on a local school or community college board, which sets policy and the budget and hires the superintendent or president. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Detroit Public Schools Community District Board Member

A seat on a local school or community college board, which sets policy and the budget and hires the superintendent or president. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 4. 4 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election · Partial term

Detroit Public Schools Community District Board Member (Partial Term)

A seat on a local school or community college board, which sets policy and the budget and hires the superintendent or president. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Ecorse Public Schools Board Member

A seat on a local school or community college board, which sets policy and the budget and hires the superintendent or president. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 4. 4 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

Flat Rock Community Schools Board Member

A seat on a local school or community college board, which sets policy and the budget and hires the superintendent or president. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election · Partial term

Flat Rock Community Schools Board Member (Partial Term)

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A seat on a local school or community college board, which sets policy and the budget and hires the superintendent or president. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Garden City Public Schools Board Member

A seat on a local school or community college board, which sets policy and the budget and hires the superintendent or president. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 4. 4 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election · Partial term

Garden City Public Schools Board Member (Partial Term)

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A seat on a local school or community college board, which sets policy and the budget and hires the superintendent or president. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Gibraltar School District Board Member

A seat on a local school or community college board, which sets policy and the budget and hires the superintendent or president. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 4. 4 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

Grosse Ile Township Schools Board Member

A seat on a local school or community college board, which sets policy and the budget and hires the superintendent or president. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

Grosse Pointe Public School System Board Member

A seat on a local school or community college board, which sets policy and the budget and hires the superintendent or president. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

Hamtramck Public School District Board Member

A seat on a local school or community college board, which sets policy and the budget and hires the superintendent or president. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

Harper Woods School District Board Member

A seat on a local school or community college board, which sets policy and the budget and hires the superintendent or president. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 4. 4 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

Highland Park School District Board Member

A seat on a local school or community college board, which sets policy and the budget and hires the superintendent or president. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 4. 4 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

Huron School District Board Member

A seat on a local school or community college board, which sets policy and the budget and hires the superintendent or president. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

Lincoln Consolidated Schools Board Member

A seat on a local school or community college board, which sets policy and the budget and hires the superintendent or president. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

Lincoln Park Public Schools Board Member

A seat on a local school or community college board, which sets policy and the budget and hires the superintendent or president. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

Livonia Public Schools Board Member

A seat on a local school or community college board, which sets policy and the budget and hires the superintendent or president. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

Melvindale-North Allen Park Public Schools Board Member

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A seat on a local school or community college board, which sets policy and the budget and hires the superintendent or president. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 2. 2 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

Northville Public Schools Board Member

A seat on a local school or community college board, which sets policy and the budget and hires the superintendent or president. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Board Member

A seat on a local school or community college board, which sets policy and the budget and hires the superintendent or president. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election · Partial term

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Board Member (Partial Term)

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A seat on a local school or community college board, which sets policy and the budget and hires the superintendent or president. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Redford Union Schools Board Member

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A seat on a local school or community college board, which sets policy and the budget and hires the superintendent or president. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 2. 2 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

River Rouge School District Board Member

A seat on a local school or community college board, which sets policy and the budget and hires the superintendent or president. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 4. 4 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

Riverview Community School District Board Member

A seat on a local school or community college board, which sets policy and the budget and hires the superintendent or president. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

Romulus Community Schools Board Member

A seat on a local school or community college board, which sets policy and the budget and hires the superintendent or president. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 4. 4 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

Schoolcraft Community College Trustee

A seat on a local school or community college board, which sets policy and the budget and hires the superintendent or president. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election · Partial term

Schoolcraft Community College Trustee (Partial Term)

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A seat on a local school or community college board, which sets policy and the budget and hires the superintendent or president. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

South Redford School District Board Member

A seat on a local school or community college board, which sets policy and the budget and hires the superintendent or president. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 2. 2 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

Southgate Community School District Board Member

A seat on a local school or community college board, which sets policy and the budget and hires the superintendent or president. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 2. 2 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

Taylor School District Board Member

A seat on a local school or community college board, which sets policy and the budget and hires the superintendent or president. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

Trenton Public Schools Board Member

A seat on a local school or community college board, which sets policy and the budget and hires the superintendent or president. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election · Partial term

Trenton Public Schools Board Member (Partial Term)

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A seat on a local school or community college board, which sets policy and the budget and hires the superintendent or president. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Van Buren Public Schools Board Member

A seat on a local school or community college board, which sets policy and the budget and hires the superintendent or president. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

Wayne County Community College District Trustee, District 2

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A seat on a local school or community college board, which sets policy and the budget and hires the superintendent or president. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Wayne County Community College District Trustee, District 8

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A seat on a local school or community college board, which sets policy and the budget and hires the superintendent or president. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Wayne County Community College District Trustee, District 9

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A seat on a local school or community college board, which sets policy and the budget and hires the superintendent or president. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Wayne-Westland Community Schools Board Member

A seat on a local school or community college board, which sets policy and the budget and hires the superintendent or president. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

Westwood Community Schools Board Member

A seat on a local school or community college board, which sets policy and the budget and hires the superintendent or president. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

Woodhaven-Brownstown School District Board Member

A seat on a local school or community college board, which sets policy and the budget and hires the superintendent or president. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 4. 4 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

Wyandotte Public Schools Board Member

A seat on a local school or community college board, which sets policy and the budget and hires the superintendent or president. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 4. 4 seats are on the ballot.

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Ballot Measures

State measures are on every ballot; local measures only where you live
Statewide · Proposal 2026-1

Call a constitutional convention

Official ballot wording

A proposal to convene a constitutional convention for the purpose of drafting a general revision of the state constitution

Shall a convention of elected delegates be convened in 2027 to draft a general revision of the State Constitution for presentation to the state’s voters for their approval or rejection?

Choices: Yes / No

A YES vote (Yes): A convention of elected delegates meets in 2027 to draft a general revision of the Michigan Constitution, which would then go to voters for approval or rejection.

A NO vote (No): No constitutional convention is held.

To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the question statewide.

From the official explanatory statement: The Michigan Constitution requires this question to go on the ballot every 16 years.

Your choice:

Full text, statements for and against

Statewide · Proposal 2026-2

Limit campaign contributions from regulated utilities and large government contractors

Official ballot wording

A proposed initiated law to prohibit campaign contributions from certain regulated utilities and government contractors and apply campaign finance laws and regulations to additional types of political communications

The proposal would:

Prohibit regulated electric and gas utilities, contractors with over $250,000 annually in government contracts, and people and organizations with substantial connections to these utilities/contractors from making direct or indirect campaign contributions to those who run for or hold offices that impact them.

Expand laws regulating spending on political communications, including those requiring disclosing donor information, to apply to communications clearly identifying candidates or ballot questions, even if they do not expressly advocate voting for/against them.

Expressly apply the law requiring disclosure of who paid for political communications to internet political communications.

Should this proposal be adopted?

Choices: Yes / No

A YES vote (Yes): The proposed law takes effect: the contribution ban on regulated electric and gas utilities and large government contractors, and the expanded disclosure rules described in the ballot wording.

A NO vote (No): The proposed law does not take effect.

To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the question statewide.

Your choice:

Full text, statements for and against

Where and When to Vote

Early voting in person

Saturday, Oct. 24, to Sunday, Nov. 1, at least nine days. Each city and township sets its own sites and hours, and some start earlier.

Find your early voting site and hours on the Michigan Voter Information Center or from your city or township clerk.

Source: Michigan Voter Information Center.

Election Day

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., at your assigned polling place. If you are in line at 8 p.m., you may vote.

Registration deadlines

  • Register online or by mail by Monday, Oct. 19.
  • After that, and through 8 p.m. on Election Day, you can register and vote in person at your city or township clerk's office. Bring proof of where you live.

Vote by absentee ballot

  • Any registered voter may vote by absentee ballot. Request it online or by mail so it arrives by 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30, or in person at your clerk's office until 4 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 2.
  • Your ballot must reach your city or township clerk by 8 p.m. on Election Day. Return it by mail, to a drop box, or to your clerk's office.

Photo ID

  • You will be asked to show a photo ID, such as a Michigan driver's license or state ID, a driver's license or ID from another state, a U.S. passport, a military ID, a student ID with photo, or a tribal ID with photo.

No photo ID? You can still vote a regular ballot after signing a short form (an affidavit) saying you do not have one.

Official links

Wayne County Clerk, Elections Division: 313-224-5525, 2 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226.

Sources

Candidates appear as listed on the official candidate list; write-in candidates are not shown. Party labels are those on the ballot. Checked Oct. 5, 2026.

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