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Michigan: Governor and Lieutenant Governor
2026 General Election · November 3, 2026
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. 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
5 certified for the general electionJJ
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DB
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DC
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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.
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.