Primary Election Aug 4, 2026 Polls open 7AM – 8PM statewide.
General Election Nov 3, 2026 Polls open 7AM – 8PM statewide.
Get Ready Michigan.gov/Vote → Register, check your status, find your clerk & polling place, and track your ballot.

Our 2026 Candidates

These are the candidates Michigan FIRE Action is supporting up and down the 2026 ballot — from Governor to your state representative. Tap into each race to see who's running and why it matters for young Michiganders.

Statewide

Every Michigan voter sees these races on their ballot.

Governor of Michigan
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Open seat · statewide

  • [Talking point 1 — who they are and what they've done]
  • [Talking point 2 — what they'll fight for as Governor]
  • [Talking point 3 — why it matters for young Michiganders]
Attorney General
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Open seat · statewide

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Secretary of State
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[Candidate Name]

Open seat · statewide

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U.S. Senate
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[Candidate Name]

Statewide

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Michigan Supreme Court
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[Candidate Name]

Nonpartisan section of the November ballot

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Michigan Supreme Court
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Nonpartisan section of the November ballot

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U.S. House

On your ballot if you live in one of these congressional districts. Not sure which district you're in? Look it up at Michigan.gov/Vote.

Congress · 7th District
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[District communities — e.g., Lansing & mid-Michigan]

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Congress · 10th District
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[District communities — e.g., Macomb County]

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State Senate

Every Michigan Senate seat is on the ballot in 2026. These are our priority districts.

State Senate · District 4
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[District communities]

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State Senate · District 9
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[District communities]

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State Senate · District 12
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[District communities]

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State Senate · District 13
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[District communities]

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State House

Your state representative is on the ballot every two years. These are our priority districts.

State House · District 27
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[District communities]

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State House · District 28
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[District communities]

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State House · District 29
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[District communities]

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State House · District 55
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[District communities]

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State House · District 57
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[District communities]

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State House · District 58
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[District communities]

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State House · District 61
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[District communities]

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On Your November Ballot

Two statewide ballot proposals will shape who has power in Michigan for a generation — one gets big money out of our politics, and one makes it harder for eligible Michiganders to vote. Here's where we stand.

Vote YES ✓

Money Out of Politics

Billionaires and dark-money groups spend millions to drown out our voices in Lansing and Washington. This initiative fights back:

  • Requires political ads to disclose who's actually paying for them — no more hiding behind shell nonprofits.
  • Cracks down on dark money and pay-to-play politics so elected officials answer to voters, not mega-donors.
  • Puts everyday Michiganders back in charge of our democracy.

Final ballot language and proposal number pending certification by the Board of State Canvassers — this copy will be updated to match.

Vote NO ✗

Proof-of-Citizenship Voting Restriction

Voting by noncitizens is already illegal and vanishingly rare. This proposal wouldn't make our elections safer — it would just make voting harder for eligible Michiganders:

  • Forces you to produce a passport or birth certificate just to register — documents many students, seniors, and working people don't have on hand.
  • Hits women who changed their name at marriage, young voters registering for the first time, and low-income Michiganders hardest.
  • Adds red tape and cost to a system that already works — Michigan's elections are secure.

Final ballot language and proposal number pending certification by the Board of State Canvassers — this copy will be updated to match.

Don't wait.
Get vote-ready now.

Two minutes on Michigan.gov/Vote and you're set: register or check your registration, find your clerk and polling place, request an absentee ballot, and see exactly what will be on your ballot.

Michigan.gov/Vote →

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How to Vote in Michigan

Michigan makes voting easier than almost any state — same-day registration, nine days of early voting, and no-excuse absentee ballots with prepaid postage. Here's everything you need for the August 4 primary and the November 3 general.

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Check you're eligible

You can vote in Michigan if you are:

  • A U.S. citizen
  • 18 or older on Election Day (you can register at 17½)
  • A resident of your Michigan city or township for at least 30 days by Election Day
  • Not currently serving a sentence in jail or prison. On probation or parole? You CAN vote in Michigan. Your rights come back automatically the day you're released.

College students: you can register at your campus address OR your home address — one or the other, not both.

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Register — 3 ways

  • Online at Michigan.gov/Vote — needs a Michigan driver's license or state ID
  • By mail — form postmarked at least 15 days before the election
  • In person at your city or township clerk's office — with proof of residency, all the way through 8PM on Election Day. Michigan has same-day registration: register and vote in one trip.
Online / Mail · Primary Mon, Jul 20
Online / Mail · General Mon, Oct 19
At the Clerk · Primary Thru Aug 4 · 8PM
At the Clerk · General Thru Nov 3 · 8PM
Register Now →
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Proof of residency

Registering in the last 14 days before an election (or on Election Day)? Bring one document with your name and current address. A digital copy on your phone counts. Any of these works:

  • Michigan driver's license or state ID
  • Utility bill (gas, electric, water, phone, internet)
  • Bank or credit card statement
  • Paycheck or government check
  • Any other official government document with your name and address
  • Students: current utility bill or official mail at your campus address works too
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Bring ID — or just sign

Michigan asks for a photo ID at the polls. Acceptable IDs:

  • Michigan driver's license or state ID (any state's license works too)
  • U.S. passport
  • Military ID with photo
  • Student ID with photo from a high school or accredited college/university
  • Tribal ID with photo

No ID? You can still vote. Sign a simple affidavit at the polls and your ballot counts like everyone else's — no follow-up required.

Heads up: the proof-of-citizenship ballot proposal we're voting NO on in November would take this affidavit option away.

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Vote early or by mail

Early in person: every community gets at least 9 days of early voting, the Saturday before through the Sunday before Election Day (many offer more). Same machines, same ballot, shorter lines. Find your early voting site at Michigan.gov/Vote.

By mail (absentee): any Michigan voter can vote absentee — no excuse needed. Request online at Michigan.gov/Vote, return it by mail (postage prepaid), at a drop box, or at your clerk's office by 8PM on Election Day. Track it online. You can also join the permanent list and get a mail ballot for every election automatically.

Mail Request · Primary Fri, Jul 31 · 5PM
Mail Request · General Fri, Oct 30 · 5PM
Early Voting · Primary Jul 25 – Aug 2
Early Voting · General Oct 24 – Nov 1
Request Absentee Ballot →
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Vote on Election Day

Polls are open 7AM to 8PM statewide. If you're in line by 8PM, you get to vote — stay in line.

  • Find your polling place at Michigan.gov/Vote — it can change, so double-check
  • Not registered yet? Go to your city/township clerk's office (not your polling place) with proof of residency — register and vote right there until 8PM
  • The August primary is open — Michigan has no party registration. Your ballot has each party's primary in its own column, but you can only vote in ONE party's column.
  • Every polling place must have an accessible voting station.

Problems at the polls? Election Protection hotline: 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683). Michigan Bureau of Elections: Michigan.gov/Vote.

Find Your Polling Place →

Key Dates

Primary Election

Aug 4

Tuesday · Polls 7AM – 8PM

Jul 20 Registration deadline — online & by mail (after this, register in person at your clerk)
Jul 25 Early voting begins statewide — through Sunday, Aug 2 (sites & hours vary)
Jul 31 Absentee ballot request deadline — 5PM online or by mail (you can still request in person at your clerk)
Aug 2 Last day of early voting
Aug 4 ELECTION DAY — vote 7AM–8PM · same-day registration at your clerk until 8PM · absentee ballots due back by 8PM

General Election

Nov 3

Tuesday · Polls 7AM – 8PM

Oct 19 Registration deadline — online & by mail (after this, register in person at your clerk)
Oct 24 Early voting begins statewide — through Sunday, Nov 1 (sites & hours vary)
Oct 30 Absentee ballot request deadline — 5PM online or by mail (you can still request in person at your clerk)
Nov 1 Last day of early voting
Nov 3 ELECTION DAY — vote 7AM–8PM · same-day registration at your clerk until 8PM · absentee ballots due back by 8PM