The Macomb County Commissioner primaries on August 4, 2026, are nominating elections for county commissioner positions across Macomb County, Michigan. Voters will select Democratic and Republican nominees for commissioner seats in various districts, with winners advancing to the November general election.
About This Race
The Macomb County Commissioner primaries on August 4, 2026, are nominating elections for county commissioner positions across Macomb County, Michigan. Voters will select Democratic and Republican nominees for commissioner seats in various districts, with winners advancing to the November general election.
Candidates
Important Dates
Election Date
August 4, 2026
Registration Deadline
July 20, 2026
Early Voting Starts
July 25, 2026
Early Voting Ends
August 3, 2026
How to Vote
To vote in Michigan, residents must register by July 20, 2026, online, by mail, or in person at their local clerk's office. Early voting runs from July 25 to August 3, 2026, at designated sites, and Election Day voting is August 4, 2026, from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Voters must present valid photo ID or sign an affidavit of identity if they do not have ID.
DR
Republican
David Rossi
Macomb County Commissioner
Biography
David Rossi is a small business owner and longtime Macomb County resident seeking to reduce county bureaucracy, lower property taxes, and strengthen public safety initiatives. He cites his private sector experience as key to efficient governance.
Sarah Thompson is a former Macomb County public health administrator and community advocate running to improve county services, expand mental health resources, and increase transparency in county government. She emphasizes fiscal responsibility and equitable access to public programs.
Many Muslim and Arab American voters are leaning toward third-party candidates or not voting, feeling neither main candidate values their families' lives. Others are choosing between Harris and Trump.