Michigan: Attorney General

2026 General Election · November 3, 2026

Michigan's chief lawyer. The attorney general represents the state in court and enforces consumer protection and other state laws. It is a 4-year term.

This race is on every Michigan ballot.

Election Quick Facts

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

2026 Candidates

6 certified for the general election

Candidate list from the Wayne County Clerk official candidate list. Write-in candidates are not shown.

Compare the Candidates

Where each candidate stands on the key issues facing Michigan. A position appears only after we verify it from the candidate's own statements, votes or official record, with a link to the source.

Issue positions for Michigan candidates have not been researched yet. Candidates can send us their information using the For Candidates form.

IssueEli Savit DDoug Lloyd RJason Dye LJohn Perry Ludtke Jr. IJeff Polonowski IDoug Dern I

Ads in This Race

Paid ads from each campaign's official account, as listed in public ad libraries. Listing an ad is not a finding about its accuracy; see how ads are labeled.

Eli Savit DNo campaign-account ads listed yet
Doug Lloyd RNo campaign-account ads listed yet
Jason Dye LNo campaign-account ads listed yet
John Perry Ludtke Jr. INo campaign-account ads listed yet
Jeff Polonowski INo campaign-account ads listed yet
Doug Dern INo campaign-account ads listed yet