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Michigan Attorney General Primary

Election Date:August 4, 2026Register by:July 21, 2026
Current holder:Dana Nessel(Democratic)

The Michigan Attorney General Primary on August 4, 2026, is a statewide election in which voters will select the Democratic and Republican nominees for the office of Attorney General of Michigan. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election to compete for the state's top legal office, responsible for representing the state in legal matters and overseeing consumer protection and law enforcement.

About This Race

The Michigan Attorney General Primary on August 4, 2026, is a statewide election in which voters will select the Democratic and Republican nominees for the office of Attorney General of Michigan. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election to compete for the state's top legal office, responsible for representing the state in legal matters and overseeing consumer protection and law enforcement.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
August 4, 2026
Registration Deadline
July 21, 2026
Early Voting Starts
July 27, 2026
Early Voting Ends
August 2, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in Michigan, residents must be registered by July 21, 2026, either online, by mail, or in person at their local clerk's office. Voters can cast ballots early in person from July 27 to August 2, 2026, or on Election Day at their assigned polling place; photo ID is required, but voters without ID can sign an affidavit and vote a regular ballot.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Dana Nessel

Attorney General of Michigan

Biography

Dana Nessel is the incumbent Attorney General of Michigan, first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. She is running for re-election to continue her work on consumer protection, opioid litigation, and defending civil rights, including LGBTQ+ rights and voting access.

Campaign Website
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Republican

Matthew DePerno

Attorney General of Michigan

Biography

Matthew DePerno is a Republican attorney and former prosecutor who gained prominence for promoting election fraud claims following the 2020 presidential election. He is running to challenge Nessel, pledging to focus on law enforcement, border security, and election integrity if elected.

Campaign Website

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