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Michigan Lieutenant Governor General

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 5, 2026
Current holder:Garlin Gilchrist II(Democratic)

The 2026 Michigan Lieutenant Governor General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the state's next lieutenant governor. The lieutenant governor serves as the second-highest executive officer in Michigan and assumes the governorship if the governor is unable to serve.

About This Race

The 2026 Michigan Lieutenant Governor General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the state's next lieutenant governor. The lieutenant governor serves as the second-highest executive officer in Michigan and assumes the governorship if the governor is unable to serve.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 5, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 26, 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 identity; acceptable documents include a Michigan driver's license, state ID, or utility bill. Early voting is available from October 26 to November 2, and absentee ballots can be requested without excuse.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Garlin Gilchrist II

Lieutenant Governor of Michigan

Biography

Garlin Gilchrist II is the incumbent Lieutenant Governor of Michigan, having served since 2019. He previously worked as a software engineer at Microsoft and served as director of innovation and emerging technology for the City of Detroit. He is running for re-election to continue advancing economic opportunity, infrastructure, and equity initiatives across the state.

Campaign Website
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Republican

James Craig

Lieutenant Governor of Michigan

Biography

James Craig is a former Chief of Police of Detroit and a Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor in 2026. He served as Detroit's police chief from 2013 to 2021 and later as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations under President Trump. Craig is campaigning on a platform of public safety, law and order, and restoring confidence in Michigan's institutions.

Campaign Website

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