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Wayne County Commissioner Generals

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 19, 2026

The Wayne County Commissioner General Election of 2026 will determine the composition of the Wayne County Board of Commissioners, the legislative body responsible for county-level governance in Michigan's most populous county. Seats are up for election across multiple districts, with responsibilities including budget approval, policy oversight, and management of county services such as public health, infrastructure, and justice systems.

About This Race

The Wayne County Commissioner General Election of 2026 will determine the composition of the Wayne County Board of Commissioners, the legislative body responsible for county-level governance in Michigan's most populous county. Seats are up for election across multiple districts, with responsibilities including budget approval, policy oversight, and management of county services such as public health, infrastructure, and justice systems.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 19, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 26, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 2, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in the Wayne County Commissioner election, Michigan residents must register by October 19, 2026, either online via the Michigan Voter Information Center, by mail, or in person at their local clerk's office. Voters can cast ballots early in person from October 26 to November 2, 2026, at designated early voting sites, or vote absentee by requesting a ballot through their clerk; photo ID is required at the polls, but voters without ID may sign an affidavit and vote a regular ballot.

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Republican

Gary Woronchak

Wayne County Commissioner

Biography

Gary Woronchak is a former Wayne County Commissioner and current township supervisor seeking to return to the board to prioritize fiscal responsibility, public safety, and infrastructure repair. He highlights his prior service on the commission and his record of balancing budgets without raising taxes.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Mary Waters

Wayne County Commissioner

Biography

Mary Waters is a longtime Detroit community organizer and former Michigan state representative, running on a platform of expanding public transit, increasing affordable housing, and reforming county juvenile justice programs. She emphasizes her experience in state legislation and grassroots advocacy to address systemic inequities in Wayne County.

Campaign Website

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