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Michigan Lieutenant Governor Primary

Election Date:August 4, 2026Register by:July 20, 2026
Current holder:Garlin Gilchrist II(Democratic)

The Michigan Lieutenant Governor Primary election on August 4, 2026, is a statewide primary where voters will select the Democratic and Republican nominees for lieutenant governor. The winner of each party's primary will appear on the general election ballot in November 2026, running alongside the gubernatorial nominee as part of a joint ticket.

About This Race

The Michigan Lieutenant Governor Primary election on August 4, 2026, is a statewide primary where voters will select the Democratic and Republican nominees for lieutenant governor. The winner of each party's primary will appear on the general election ballot in November 2026, running alongside the gubernatorial nominee as part of a joint ticket.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
August 4, 2026
Registration Deadline
July 20, 2026
Early Voting Starts
July 25, 2026
Early Voting Ends
August 1, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in Michigan's primary, voters must register by July 20, 2026, either online, by mail, or in person at their local clerk's office. Early in-person voting begins July 25 and runs through August 1, 2026, at designated sites across the state; voters must present a valid photo ID or sign an affidavit of identity if they do not have one.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Garlin Gilchrist II

Lieutenant Governor of Michigan

Biography

Garlin Gilchrist II is the incumbent Lieutenant Governor of Michigan, serving since 2019 under Governor Gretchen Whitmer. A former Detroit city technology official and community advocate, he is running for re-election to continue advancing economic opportunity, infrastructure improvements, and civil rights initiatives across the state.

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Republican

Matthew DePerno

Lieutenant Governor of Michigan

Biography

Matthew DePerno is a former Michigan Republican Party nominee for Attorney General (2022) and an attorney from Novi who gained prominence for his involvement in post-2020 election audits. He is running for lieutenant governor to support the Republican gubernatorial nominee and promote election integrity, parental rights in education, and public safety policies.

Campaign Website

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