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Michigan Gubernatorial General

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 18, 2026
Current holder:Gretchen Whitmer(Democratic)

The 2026 Michigan gubernatorial general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the Governor of Michigan. Voters will choose the state's chief executive for a four-year term, with the winner succeeding the incumbent governor whose term ends in January 2027.

About This Race

The 2026 Michigan gubernatorial general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the Governor of Michigan. Voters will choose the state's chief executive for a four-year term, with the winner succeeding the incumbent governor whose term ends in January 2027.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 18, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 24, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 2, 2026

How to Vote

Michigan residents can register to vote online, by mail, or in person at their local clerk's office. Voters must provide proof of residency and a valid ID when registering or voting in person. Early voting is available statewide from October 24 to November 2, 2026, and absentee ballots can be requested without excuse.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Gretchen Whitmer

Governor of Michigan

Biography

Gretchen Whitmer is the incumbent Governor of Michigan, first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. She is running for a third term to continue her work on infrastructure, education, and economic development, emphasizing her leadership during the pandemic and her bipartisan approach to governance.

Campaign Website
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Libertarian

Ali Sledz

State Senate

Biography

Ali Sledz advanced from the special Libertarian convention for Michigan State Senate District 35 on January 17, 2026.

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Democratic

Chedrick Greene

State Senate

Biography

Chedrick Greene is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, retiring as a sergeant major, and the Saginaw fire captain. His campaign website describes him as a lifelong resident with deep community roots, a big heart for helping his neighbors, and the leadership needed to help Lansing work better for our families.

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Republican

Jason Tunney

State Senate

Biography

Jason Tunney earned his bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Michigan and his law degree from Case Western Reserve University. He was an assistant prosecutor in Saginaw County before joining the law firm Arter & Hadden. He later worked as quality assurance, executive vice president, and general counsel for Duro-Last before starting Tunney Law, PLLC.

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Republican

Tudor Dixon

Governor of Michigan

Biography

Tudor Dixon is a former conservative commentator and businesswoman who ran for governor in 2022. She is running again in 2026 to challenge Whitmer's policies, focusing on tax cuts, parental rights in education, and reducing government regulation, positioning herself as a voice for conservative Michigan voters.

Campaign Website

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First Gaza, now Lebanon: How support for Israel’s war is influencing Michigan voting

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.

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